Doris And Doris Analysis

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Parents like Melisa and Doris have the most difficult time raising their children. With the fact that they’re not there every day. Their children, especially if the young can often forget who she is. They may be trying to do what she can, but that may not be enough. With that said, there are many things I could have done that made both Doris and Melisa feel like I was encroaching on their parenting. The first is when I paid for my student who could not afford to go to the zoo. Next could have been when I would talk to Doris, mother about any issues with Miguel. Or how I brought Chad some school supplies because Melissa nor her mom could afford it. I should have communicated better with both Melisa and Doris about these things. The things that

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