Television Show, Parenthood, By Adam Braverman

In the movie Parenthood (1989), many developmental stages can be observed. With that being said, one character that can be observed is Gil who is middle-aged adult. Gil has a beautiful wife and 3 children. In Santrock (2016, pp. 362-363) security, love, loyalty, and emotional interests are important during middle adulthood. Both Gil and his wife (Karen) believe that they have raised their children the correct way, but it can be seen that some people in his family think otherwise. He also has 2 sisters and 1 brother. In addition, he has a mother, father, nieces/nephews, and a brother-in-law. According to Santrock (2016, p. 342), during middle-aged adulthood adults normally reach peak position at their jobs, but in this case the promotion that Gil wanted was given to someone else, so Gil struggled with this concept of not moving up. Also, his household seems to be hectic and not perfect, but somehow he pushes through (Parenthood, 1989). According to Santrock (2016, p. 354), Erickson’s developmental stage that pertains to Gil is generativity vs. stagnation. In this stage, adults feel a sense of wanting to leave their legacy when they are gone (generativity), but at the same time feel as though they have not done anything for the next generation (stagnation). In the movie Parenthood (1989), Gil can be seen exhibiting this developmental stage in various scenes, but there is one seen in particular that stands out. Him and his wife are called to school for a meeting with the

The common characteristics defined by Lamanna and Reidmann for family are ancestry, marriage and or adoption.  They give a list of three characteristics along with which people are usually related.. (1.) from an economic unit and care for any young.  (2.) consider their identity to be significantly attached to the group, and (3.) to commit to maintaining that group over time.  Yes, for many reasons I would definitely consider my family to fit these three categories of of the common characteristics.  My family is a support unit on which I can heavily rely on and we all have each others best interest at heart and will do anything to help one another.  I wish it was better defined and more in detail because I find the three characteristics to be very vague but I would add that family is also some kind of support group on which you are emotionally attached to and heavily rely on to make important choices.. well, in most cases.

All families have certain levels of craziness. The relationships between the members are honest and appreciative of creativity. Families have different actions and beliefs towards particular subjects. In a story by Sarah Vowell, she describes growing up with her father who was very political and had a passion for firearms. The environment she grew up in made her the person she is today. Mary Ann Cooper had a personal story that shows how her perspective changed because of her family. All family and personal crises are resolved by strong family bonds.

Most families are complicated but supportive. For example, a family could argue a lot, but still love one another. In Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” mama still supports her daughters even though, they’re not around much. Their issues are not unique because my family has its issues, too. The family in “Everyday Use” and my family both have similarities and differences regarding siblings, bonds, and mothers.

Family values have always been major conversation matter in the United States and it is often huge key points when it comes to decision making by politicians and business. Many people asked the question of how a single person perceives those values. The answer to that is people often judge family values through two sides of the spectrum, one side being how normal other people behaves towards each other, and the second side being how they believe others families behave. Nowadays, people in our society are heavily influence about family values based on what others tell them, and most importantly, based on what they view on television. Some television shows such as Friends or The Cosby Show has become such huge hits in the country because people are curious about how people function as a whole or within their own families. However, the images of family that were portrayed by those TV shows often too perfect compare to the reality. It was not until 1987 when Fox Network decided to bring a dysfunctional family known as The Simpsons, the television has successfully mirrored every type of family in America. Each member of the Simpsons had different qualities and struggles, they are unique in their own way and almost every real life families could relate to them. According a recent TV Guide Poll that was given to the public, most of the people chose The Simpsons as the television family they most likely belong to. Moreover, The Simpsons offer a great psychological analysis in the

There are a lot of current problems that the family experiences. These problems include integrating Frank into the families routine, getting Olive to California, getting the van fixed after it has broken, grandpa passing away, Richard trying to sell his business, Richard failing at his business, Dwayne heartbreakingly realizing he can’t fulfill his dream, getting Olive into the pageant and not letting her be disappointed in herself at the end of the pageant. The family needs help because there are a lot of extra stresses that are unexpected, which would be hard for any family to handle. I think with a little coaxing, all family members would be motivated to assist with resolutions. I think Richard and Dwayne would be

The first challenge that the William’s family is currently facing in this situation is Steven’s struggle with his transition to parenthood and the subsequent lack of support he is providing to Hannah. The family welcomed a baby girl into their family 8 weeks ago, and both parents will be experiencing a transition. For Hannah, she already has a child and her transition is primarily adjusting to having a newborn and working out a routine for caring for both of her children. This baby is Steven’s first child and his transition includes taking on the new role of a father. Steven has described his deceased father as a harsh disciplinarian who was not warm and occasionally physically enforced discipline. This may influence his own fatherly traits

When I was younger I was told a phrase that stuck with me throughout the years, “You don't pick who your family is, you don't have to like them, but you do have to love them”. At the time I didn't give it a fraction of a thought, because I was a child who didn't have a care in the world. As I was growing up I started to develop an understanding of the phrase, I started to realize I wasn't so much like my family. I began to really see how different I was from the rest of the people who shared my last name; I wanted to have a more diverse life, I was strong in a different sense, and I didn't fit my families norm.

Do you have a simply family? My family is anything but simply, like the family from the short story “Everyday Use” written by Alice Walker. My family has a lot of up’s and downs, starting from my blunt mother to my spoiled little brother. I would say my family is similar and different in many ways to the family in the short story.

Families are made up of individuals who are connected in many ways. The intense connection between family members influences every aspect of an individual’s development. Family members are tied together not only by similar physical attributes, but also by their behaviors. This connection also affects the way one thinks, acts and feels as an individual. Due to the interconnectedness family has on an individuals emotions, the degree to which a family is enmeshed influences how a person handles anxiety and stressors that occur throughout life.

Spigel claims that television brings the family together, but still allows for sexual and social divisions (37). The “Mother’s Day” episode of Modern Family (Modern Family) illustrates this idea, however it predominantly updates on it in many areas. This is because although divisions within the family do exist, there are moments when the divide is not clear as the characters express beliefs, or act, outside of their social or sexual role. Thus, the family paradigm portrayed in this episode is undeniably an open one, as there is a lesser sense of shared belief amongst the families. It is, nonetheless, Modern Family’s blurring of divisions that makes it so unique.

In contrast, the Ware family has conflicts like other families. Ashley said they’ve tried to address certain issues in the past, which help smooth over tension. Unfortunately, the resolution has a grace period before another problem arises. The grandmother was not available due to declining to interview. As an African American family, the Ware family does not believe in sharing their family problems with others outside the home. They are opposed to counseling and believes “prayer” is the way to resolve issues. Although the Ware family has this idea collectively, Ashley explained “I do believe it is ok to get help but my family doesn’t believe in that. We pray about it and ask God to guide us through whatever problem we are

Every family has their flaws and benefits, and the Younger family from A Raisin in the Sun is no different. A marriage hanging on a piece of thread, siblings constantly bickering at each other, and a grandmother wanting to control everybody, the Younger family has certainly been through a lot. But with naturally born hard workers and dreamers like Walter and Beneatha, the family somehow manages to get by. My family is not perfect either. A controlling mother, constant bickering between my sister and I, and a marriage that could use a bit of sharpening up, my family has it’s similarities with the Younger family. However with all these things, my family still keeps fighting and improving like the Youngers. No family is exactly the same

Family is a truly special thing. Essentially, what makes a family so unique is that unification of a group of individuals with so many variant characteristics. In fact, each and every one of our unique relatives, in their own individual way, contributes to that extraordinary bond that families share. Our blood may define family, but it’s those unique relationships: like the one with the controlling grandmother, that crazy aunt, or even that inappropriately laid back uncle, that genuinely gives family a special sense of belonging.

Family: a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. In 2017 we have several different types of families. In current times, single families are not the majority type of family. Stepfamilies and single families dominate. Luckily, I have been blessed with the fact that my parents are still together, making my family a “traditional” family. Of course my family has had a positive effect on me. They helped form me into the person I am today. Like every other family, we have our defects. In my house, we have five residents: My mom, my dad, my sister, my niece, and myself. Everyone in my family tends to have many of the similar traits and personalities. I blame a majority of our personalities on our heritage which is German and Hispanic. There are three main personalities; crazy, relaxed, and both of them harmoniously.