Essays on Family Relationships

When I look back into my past I remember that my family and I lived in Egypt. Both me and my sister, Judi were born there. We had a nanny who didn’t speak English and our mom’s English wasn’t very strong back then either. I...

Family is quite possibly the most critical component to the success of Bass Engineering Company; and while more and more people are working from home these days, our teams travel. I mean they put on some miles. This year alone, we’re installing anode beds from...

It took me eighteen years to realize what an extraordinary influence my mother has been on my life. She’s the kind of person who has thoughtful discussions about which artist she would most want to have her portrait painted by (Sargent), the kind of mother...

Our lives are inherently subjected to economic, political, and sociological trends. Fortunately, the plasticity of human nature allows us to adapt to these perpetually changing environments. Over the past 60 years, the United States has proven itself as one of the quintessential examples of these...

The present research study was carried out in the broader frame of Sociolinguists to unveil the usage of pronominals and address terms in Kashmiri. As any other sociolinguistic study, this study aimed at exploring the social basis of the usage of pronominals and address terms....

The relationship between grandmother and grandchildren are unique because at that age where the grandmother is like the child. she treats her grandchildren like the heroes. Close grandparent-grandchildren relationships are often strong family ties overall as people are living longer, these bonds are becoming even...

First acknowledged by Francis Galton in 1874, birth order remains a psychological theory within social sciences today. The theory itself states that the order of the birth of siblings establishes certain predetermined traits for each child. According to psychologist Frank Sulloway, as explained in his...

Family Life is a semi-autobiographical novel by Akhil Sharma. This is Akhil Sharma’s second novel, which cost him years of hardship and emotional stress to write. It was published in 2014 and was released to widespread critical acclaim. The New York Times described the novel...

The Impact of Technology on Family’s Communication The idea of “family” can be defined as a network of blood relations, the concept of “home” can be described as a physical building. New media technologies are having a major impact on society and it can assist...

Maus is impressive graphic novel in cartoonist way which revolves around Jewish-American son paying homage to his father and gives glimpses about the relationship between Jewish father and son in recent literature. The two works of non-fiction depict different kinds of Jewish father, written and...

Phenomena of plight of Single parent families & need for reforms in Guardian/ Family courts Since the 90’s there has been a great deal of change in the mindset of men, women and families towards carrying on with a bad marriage. Since then attitudes toward...

Many people have an idea of what the “perfect” family is. Maybe this ideal includes parents that love their children unconditionally or children who enjoy and tolerate each other. In all reality, the flawless family does not really exist at all. Most families at least...

“Studies show that if your child’s father is affectionate, supportive, and involved, he can contribute greatly to your child’s cognitive, language, and social development, as well as academic achievement, a strong inner core resource, sense of well-being, good self-esteem, and authenticity”, Quoted by Dr. Gail...

The enforcement of specific gender roles by societal standards in 19th century married life proved to be suffocating. From the very outset the reader can feel that this seemingly simple family drama may turn into a kind of tragedy which may arise some serious questions....

Abstract In the recent years, mainstream culture is constantly and somewhat rapidly changing around the world, involving what should be regarded as a social institution and how does it work, specially the family. Due to the effect of social change such as the feminist movement...

Looking past the negativity someone or something provides is a struggle humans can encounter in life. It can be difficult to still appreciate someone when all they do is cause you and others pain. In “My Papa’s Waltz” by Theodore Roethke, a son describes specific...

This story tells the reader that all brothers can be equal, handicapped or not. “The Scarlet Ibis”, a short story by James Hurst which was published in 1960, is a sad story about a child born with a serious medical condition who overcomes some of...

“The Bucket List” is a 2007 film starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. To be honest, I felt bored at the beginning of the movie and was about to fall asleep. However, halfway through the movie when Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) urged Carter Chambers (Morgan...

In this essay on my childhood memories I want to talk about my grandfather. My parents were busy with work most of my childhood. Therefore, my days revolved and heavily relied on my grandpa. Barsegh, my grandpa, is a work oriented man with dry and...

Freedom: the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. It is a fundamental need of a human being after survival necessities. Without freedom, humans have no meaning in life than to eat, sleep, reproduce and then die....

Introduction Many people around the world face problems in the 21st century, where they cannot spend time with their family since they are busy in their jobs. Professional life is really tough and some people can’t keep up with what’s going on with their children....

In the Philippines, where marriage is highly valued as the foundation of the Filipino Society, divorce is a controversial issue that not alot of Filipinos want to delve in. This is especially given the fact that the Philippines is a predominantly Catholic country, which deeply...

As a child, my grandmother was someone I looked up to. I mean this less in the literal sense. Her arrivals at the front door were a cause for celebration. I would leap into her open arms as a large smile appeared across her face,...

Later life motherhood in the United States is steadily increasing, and the trend is indisputable. More women are waiting to give birth regardless of the common societal belief that women should give birth before the age of 35. Despite arguments of critics, the trend of...

There seems no more “nature” image than that of a loving mother and this iconic concept of good mother has permeated nearly very society. In western culture, as in most cultures, the powerful grand culture promotes the instinctual character of motherhood, generalizes the mothering experience...

Motherhood is essential for a child’s development in many societies. There are many experiences that each mother experiences throughout their motherly years. In ‘Salvage the Bones,’ Jesmyn Ward brings in the topic of Motherhood. Ward represents Motherhood throughout all of the chapters using multiple examples....

Vasanthi Raman in her paper Politics of Childhood, perspectives from South says that CRC is mainly discourse children’s rights from adult’s perspective. Not only that but Eurocentric perspective dominates entire discourse. Objective of her paper is to describe true south Asian/ Indian perspective on childhood....

Father Privilege Experiencing life in a fatherless home can have devastating effects on a person’s future. One of the biggest privileges that a person can be granted is being born into a stable family. In America, fatherless homes are a growing phenomenon which seems to...

Introduction There has been always a fascination for drawing some sort of connection between the family members. If it is a joint family then the fun in making them doubles. The multiple number of connections, their relationships, names and everything makes it an exciting activity...