What Is Shonquasia's Dilemma

Kit sat in a corner chair, during one of her mother’s doctor appointments. Her mother was perched on the center exam table. Kit pointed out to the doctor that her mother was acting odd, belligerent, even though she was snippy before, her mother, was acting more childlike sticking out her tongue when the doctor tuned his back, becoming angry when she was asked questions. If the conversation wasn’t about her, she became angry and demanded they spoke only about her.

When living with his grandmother, Suina describes his memories during the frigid winter. During those cold months, “a warm fire crackled and danced brightly in the fireplace, and the aroma of delicious stew filled our one room house.” Suina’s description illustrates his grandmother’s house as a nurturing environment. It is a setting in which his grandmother clearly cares for him. He remembers enduring the long freezing winter nights when “the thick adobe walls wrapped around the two of us protectingly.” The characteristics of the house showcase a sense of connectedness between Suina and his grandmother. Living with his grandmother clearly give Suina several reasons to be happy. It is not only a place that cares for and protects him, but it is also a place that “was just right.” Suina’s grandmother’s house provides him with a tremendous amount of self-confidence. Unfortunately, all of that self confidence is lose when he goes to school. School leaves Suina utterly bewildered. He begins to realize how different the two settings are. He starts to lose sight of the essential aspects of life with his grandmother that once made him so

The conflict was resolved as she moves on from her past and creates new adulthood memories. For example “ I will rent movies, walk the dog down still streets and have a meal with my parents and husband.” As a result she chose to do new things and start her new life with her husband as being an adult. She will make new traditions and have the freedom to be relaxed for a change.

Shonquasia participated in the session. Shonquasia continue to make progress towards her goals. Shonquasia stated, her wanting to take part in sports, curfew, being treated like a stranger, school work, listening , respectful, not being suspended, being disrespectful, fighting with her siblings, and not wanting to do anything productive. Shonquasia stated that she only stay away from the house for two days. Shonquasia stated that she has moved back in the home. Shonquasia stated, that her mom does not allow her to go places, and participate on the school football team, mom refusing to do thing for her, mom not threating her fairly, mom not caring about her feeling and opinions, and being put down by her mom. Shonquasia stated, fighting, yelling

Shonquasia responded well to the intervention. Shonquasia continues to make progress towards her goals. Shonquasia stated, trusting other people, and being respectful to her mom. Shonquasia stated, get better grades, using profanity, talking back, follow rules of the house, and leaving the home without permission. Shonquasia stated, doing chores, get up for school every day, complete homework and class assignments, caring for her younger siblings when mom is at work and taking care of self. Shonquasia stated it depend on the situation. Shonquasia stated that she does like to make promises to people. Shonquasia stated, that people make promises to her and do not keep it. Shonquasia stated. that her mom make promises to her and never follow

Shonquasia responded very well to the intervention. Shonquasia actively participated in the season Shonquasia continue to make progress towards her goals. Shonquasia stated, that she cannot communicate with her mom, without it not turning into an argument. Shonquasia stated, that she tries to avoid talking with her mom. Shonquasia stated, that her mom make her feel worthless, puts her down and judge her. Shonquasia stated, fitting in, being talk about, school works, being trusted, being treated fairly, being accepted and communication. Shonquasia stated, escalation of the situation, need not being meet, feeling frustrated, blaming and being misunderstood. Shonquasia responded yes, because her mom never include her in doing thing with the family,

Quazonte currently lives with his mother and siblings. Quazonte follows household rules and expectations, and obeys some rules. Quazonte is consistently subject to appropriate consequences for bad behavior and consistently receives appropriate rewards for good behavior. His mother always practices good supervision and she clearly disapproves of his behavior. Quazonte 's home includes some conflict, but it is well managed. Most of the conflict was characterized by Ms. Edward’s as “sibling disagreements, like brothers and sisters have with one another. Nothing ever gets out of hand or physical.” She stated her authority is accepted in the home and respected by her children. Quazonte has never runaway or been kicked out of the house.

Like all other children, as Jeannette ages, she comes to understand that her parents are not the person who she thought they were and that her

change, such as leaving her family altogether to start a life of her own. There is even a possibility

The novel Go Ask Alice, written by an anonymous teenage girl, consists of her thoughts, musings, and feelings throughout her ever worsening battle with drugs. Before the life-altering party that introduced her to this life of addiction, Alice was a typical teenage girl who faced the fears and unknown of moving to a new town and school, feelings of nonacceptance from her friends and peers, body issues, and pressure from her parents. The argument can be made that one of the many roots of Alice’s worsening habit is mainly her relationship with her mother and father; however, once Alice has left her family in search of her next high and life on her own, she began to long for them once again. Although she ran away from her life and family twice, each time Alice was accepted home with loving, caring arms. So while her parents may have played a role in her delving into the life of drugs to escape her woes, they could also be considered one of her potentially saving graces toward the end of the novel. However, no matter the amount of effort Alice or her family put forth into her recovery, the drugs ultimately won the battle for Alice’s life.

In “The Crucible”, the girls were obviously hysterical and lying. They thought they were interacting with supernatural forces, but just ended up destroying people’s lives. First, Betty didn’t want to wake up from an unnatural cause, but when she woke up she started saying “ I want my mama”, then when Abigail told her that her mom was gone she started saying that Abigail had drank blood. Abigail didn’t want anyone to know what had happened. Abigail had to say what they were doing she said they had danced and that Tituba had conjured Ruth Putnam’s dead sisters.

her household she resorts to outside sources, making herself a victim to boys, which creates a

While she knows what happens to her body as a result of these arguments, she still cannot take care of herself. This inability to deal with the physical results of her parents' arguments comes from her mental instability that stems from these fights.

What makes a child determine at such a young age to defy her mom on every hand for the rest of their life? The sad realization that Ni’Kan would rather see her mother angry at her than disappointed in her became her revelation.

At last but not least, lack of communication is the main problem. Her parents do not know what she actually thinks despite estranged relationship. Consequently, when she decided to apply College, they do not respect her decision. “Three key elements that influence satisfaction with long-term relationships: words, thoughts, and emotions” (Notarius, 1996), I believe parent-child relationships unleash critical influences on children’s self-concepts and identities, as word depends on how family members talk and behave toward each other can influence their self-esteem and relationship.