My family consists of my father, mother, two elder sisters, myself, and my younger brother. My parents are married; however separated since we immigrated here in the United States in 2005. My father, myself and my younger brother are currently living in California; though, we live separately. My father, Cornelio Jimenez lives in Hayward. My daughter, Kirrishea and I live in Oakland and my younger brother, Jaycee lives by himself in Union City. My mother, Lilian and my eldest sister, Leigh Jimenez live in the same house in Las Vegas, NV. Lastly, my elder sister, Lorraine lives in Chicago, IL with her fiancé.
When we were in the Philippines, my parents educated and disciplined us. I do think that my family was very traditional in raising us to be masculine or feminine. My mother instructed us that a lady should present herself nicely, look presentable, neat, and well-fitted clothing in the best possible way at all time. So, we had had to dress ourselves appropriately and should have a great hairstyle as well. Moreover, my mother showed us how to do household chores, such as, dusting, sweeping and mopping the floor, cooking, washing the dishes, do the laundry, fold the clothes, and etc. And with my younger brother, my father taught him …show more content…
My family had a set schedule and an alternative obligations and duties every day. For instance, my father would do the grocery and cook every weekend. My two eldest sisters would wash the dishes and cook lunch on weekdays. Myself would cook dinner on weekdays and do laundry every twice a week, and my younger brother would set the table every day and help me fold the clothes. However, my mother has to work every day; so, we do not expect her to do any chores once she gets home. I would say we did very well for making and keeping our duties every day and through this experience, we improved, became more accountable and this helped increase our self-esteem as
When we were in the Philippines, my parents educated and disciplined us. I do think that my family was very traditional in raising us to be masculine or feminine. My mother instructed us that a lady should present herself nicely, look presentable, neat, and well-fitted clothing in the best possible way at all time. So, we had had to dress ourselves appropriately and should have a great hairstyle as well. Moreover, my mother showed us how to do household chores, such as, dusting, sweeping and mopping the floor, cooking, washing the dishes, do the laundry, fold the clothes, and etc. And with my younger brother, my father taught him …show more content…
My family had a set schedule and an alternative obligations and duties every day. For instance, my father would do the grocery and cook every weekend. My two eldest sisters would wash the dishes and cook lunch on weekdays. Myself would cook dinner on weekdays and do laundry every twice a week, and my younger brother would set the table every day and help me fold the clothes. However, my mother has to work every day; so, we do not expect her to do any chores once she gets home. I would say we did very well for making and keeping our duties every day and through this experience, we improved, became more accountable and this helped increase our self-esteem as