Think about a moment when your understanding of your family changed as you got older. How did that shift impact your perspective, and how does that connect to Chris’s realization about his parents in Chapter 11?

 Think about a moment when your understanding of your family changed as you got older. How did that shift impact your perspective, and how does that connect to Chris’s realization about his parents in Chapter 11?

Prompt Response: A moment when I began to view or see my family differently was as I got older began to notice more flaws, values, and what my parents cared most about. It began when i noticed my dads only 2 focuses where really work and politics, while my mom is more of a social person. I noticed that my mom is more materialistic and likes to spend, while my dad is heavy on saving and spending very little money. He shows signs of being scared to spend, meanwhile my mom strives to travel and eat out at nice places. I think I've learned that these things have created a large wedge in between them causing them to drift apart.

Summary: My parents have more differences and disagreements then I ever noticed.

Reflection: Part of growing up is seeing the truth and analyzing things more.

 

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