Prompt:In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail when others fail? Everybody is different and grew up in a different way. We all have a different story; all of us grew up different. Some are right, others are wrong. “The choices we make about the lives we live determine the kinds of legacies we leave.” How did you turn out? In the book “The Other Wes Moore, Wes Moore shows us how we all have a different story and a deep meaning behind us. There's always good and bad things in everything. Guardians and parents can impact you in any way; when you really think about it, they can have a good or bad impact on your life. The way they can have an impact is through expectations and values. It could be good or bad because maybe …show more content…
The way it can also impact them is that, depending on how their guardian or parent got raised, the child might follow in their footsteps. You might want to go their way or completely go the opposite way. They can impact decisions and how you think about stuff, positive or negative. The things they do can impact your future. What we all hope for is that our parents and guardians will be there for us and have a positive impact on us. Either we could go the good route or the bumpy one. What we all want, deep down, is the good route, no matter what, there might be little bumps in the road, but you still keep going because the bumps never stop you. The things they do can maybe affect you in the future, or you may see things that remind you of them that you might not even realize. The way someone turns out depends on how they were raised, expectations,religion,where they were raised, poverty, or richness. “I tried to copy his walk and his expressions.” “I was his main man. He was my protector, my friend. That was the only memory I had of my father. The other was when I watched him
Parents want what is best for their children, but sometimes they expect too much and children can feel trapped. The only way kids feel they can escape from the pressure is to gain independence through rebelling. The short story “Brother Dear”, by Bernice Friesen suggests the idea that when individuals pursue independence by rebelling against expectations set out for them, they can become estranged from loved ones and feel like they have let them down; however, despite the pressure an individual may feel they can often remain optimistic about their situation. Greg grows up with a lot of pressure from his family to do well in life, the only way he feels he can escape this pressure is rebelling against what they want.
Just like the sounding of your alarm every morning, adversities are ultimately inevitable in life. A Roman poet named Horace once said, "Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which in prosperous circumstances would have lain dormant." Horace examines the role that adversity plays in the growth of a person’s character and understanding of burdens and times of difficulty. In these times, when adversities are encountered, one’s real character is exposed. The true depth and intensity of human nature is disclosed, but true talent is not always found. But, what is found, is the truth behind that person’s character, and the strength they truly posses.
The characters of Edna, Mr. Oakhurst, The Innocent, Piney, Mother Shipton, and The Duchess all face different forms of failure in their respective stories, The Awakening and “The Outcasts of Poker Flat”. Each character has a unique response to failure; some bend, while others break. Though at times people fall short of their goals, it is not necessarily the human lot to try and fail; sometimes people make the choice to fail by losing hope, or by viewing death as failure, or by having a negative outlook on life, but it is essentially they themselves who allow the failure- it all stems from the person’s perspective and individual choices. Even though humans don’t always succeed in their endeavors, humans are not predestined to fail.
Throughout our lives we're influenced by many. It can have an effect on the way we view issues within societal boundaries. One of the major influences children have in their lives comes from their parents. The parents of a child can have both a positive and a negative influence on their lives. In the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird", there are two excellent examples of how parents can be a major influence on their children. Atticus Finch, father of Jem and Scout Finch, plays the loving, kind and knowledgeable father. He is an example of how parents can have a positive influence on their children. Bob Ewell, father of Mayella Ewell, plays the drunken, abusive, and neglectful father. He is an example of how a parent can be a negative influence on their children's lives. Both fathers are very influential on the psychological development of their children.
This story further demonstrates that, in the end, despite parents’ expectations of their children, each of us is ultimately the constructors of our own paths.
Children are expected to live up to the expectation(s) set by their parents and or relatives in numerous families. Often times, these expectations are portrayed as being achievable because of the fact their relatives had been able to complete the tasks laid before them in the past. Being able to complete and meet these expectations, causes the child to be seen and regarded as honorable by not only their family but by society. Unsurprisingly, life does not always go as intended. These expectations can drive the child to lengths they have never been or reached before in order to keep up and not fail.
One of the greatest influences on a person lis their family. For the duration of a person’s childhood, the majority of time is spent with family members. A family sustains a child’s livelihood and they work to determine how a child will mature in the hope of sustaining a successful future. Over this period, family members’ opinions and views wear off on the individual, causing a change in perception.
The personality of an individual and many other aspects of their life are integrated into their lifestyle as they grew up under the guidance of their parents. Some say that a person is born twice; once under the wings and guidance of their parents, and again when they themselves have children. In a lot of cases it is an arduous adventure, being a parent and in many ways, life changing. The difficulties that come to a parent or parents do not only arrive from the direct disturbances the offspring creates, but also knowing the fact that the way in which they act, punish, and teach will forever affect the life of that child. There are a variety of different outcomes from which the parent has had much effect on the child, some are simple as “like
Despite any hindrances in one’s life, it is important to treat every individual as an equal, functioning member in the community. It is simple to act the way society wants you to, but it is important to stray away from debilitating stereotypes and prove that individuals who are different and may have more complications in their life can be powerful and make a difference in the world. As I continue through life, I will take with me an important lesson that I have been told before, but did not quite understand the significance of until now: despite any obstacles, everyone is capable of achieving greatness.
Who we really are, what our real character is only truly elicited when we are challenged, as a proverb states, “In the darkest hour shines the brightest light.” Our true character shines through when we are pushed to our extremes and are placed in situations outside of the norm. Horace claims that when someone is faced with an adversity or a challenge, they are more likely to discover talents that they thought they never had. I agree with his claim that adversity breeds talents and strengthens our character, but still understand the importance of prosperity in developing talents.
He didn’t let his tribe members stop him, he didn’t let twenty-two miles stop him, he didn’t let his dead family member stop him, and poverty didn’t stop him either. He was very strong, stronger than before facing challenges in his life and for someone who had reach rock-bottom or a community who will forever be in the bottom, he was able to achieve his goal. His efforts, willpower and determination were able to complete his effort. He had also made a strong impact on his community by proving that he was able to accomplish what others can’t. Junior prove that, in life, resolution, determination and effort for something better can’t be stop and people with that mind set are getting what they want even suffering from poverty. This book is about strength, hope and courage and through Arnold spirt, we see our self and the commitment we as human beings put into to overcome our numerous obstacles that impede us. Sacrifices, challenges and struggle are often the risk we must take in order to be successful and it is a high price to pay and may be painful but it is a price that is worth
It is often that you can avoid adversity in life, but in reality it is always there. Auggie Pullman and his family is on the fence of sending him to school, and however, he goes through adversity, he learns to overcome it later on in the school year. “This year i am very proud to award the Henry Ward medal to the student whose quiet strength has carried up most hearts”, the school principal, Mr. Tushman reads. Auggie overcomes it and learns from the adversity he was faced
One thing is that they take care of use and show us right from wrong and show use unconditional love and care another is they help us with things we can’t do like change a tire on a car or help with homework and make you food and make sure you have clean close. In The Catcher in the Rye and “Good WIll Hunting” both Will and Holden have abusive or neglectful parents which impact their decisions in life and the way they view the world.
Some people might believe that one’s success is made from your own abilities, but many people aren’t aware of the other people that contribute to that success. In the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, Junior faces many obstacles through his life, but through those obstacles, many people help him. Mr. P recognizes Junior’s talent and advises him to make an important decision. His basketball coach learns about the violence that Junior’s tribe conflicts him with, so he pursues to help Junior down the path. Finally, Junior’s most important people in his life, his parents, play an important role involving Junior’s success. Therefore, the three mentors who most contribute to Junior’s development, Mr. P, Junior’s
Parenting styles is a topic that is constantly debated, with many wondering “Am I raising my child in the best way?” In Chapter 10 of Grit Angela Duckworth explores the most common theories on “parenting for grit.” The first theory suggests that many believe grit to be formed only when trouble comes one’s way. Duckworth’s alternative theory follows the words of Nietzsche: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Duckworth then paints this way of “tough love” parenting as a means to teach one’s children perseverance. A continuous dose of this motto will eventually shape one’s character and ultimately create a model of perseverance. I agree with Nietzsche that the embracement of difficult times is a step in developing perseverance.