Commentary On Blackish By Tracee Ellis Ross

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Blackish Blackish is one sitcom that keeps it real. It is based on real life and current events that makes one laughs. This family involves working- class parents. Tracee Ellis Ross is antic and expressive who has an permissive style of parenting. She attempts to keep peace in the house and has to correct what her husband messes up. She is busy and rarely takes the time to deal with the kids on a one on one basis. She was never taught the proper way to juggle her work and home life. Andre, dad, overreacts and keeps the house in a uproar. Very expressive and arrogant is the means of his conversation to his family and work life. His conversations are very controversial and radically exploited. Dre is specific in detailing and acting out scenarios

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