Over the years, values is something that has been strongly emphasized in the social work field. I have learned that I may not have the same values as someone else, however, I have learned to respect someone else and their own personal beliefs. Values can be effected by a variety of things such as culture, family origin, geographic location, and even parental guidance in life. Although my values are different, they help me guide me everyday life decisions. For some values may not be as important, however, to me values are everything. Values that important to my family of origin is our religion. With our religious beliefs we follow what can be considered as “A code of conduct”. We make sure to follow these rules. Although this may seem silly
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Being in foster care, I was always nervous to be at home alone and I was always afraid that home would be taken away. Once I was adopted, I was able to realize that home was permanent and that this is where I would be able to make a difference. My mother always loved her house to be clean. She would make a daily chore list that must be completed before the end of our day. Everything, in every room, had a place. I was responsible for the dishes, sweeping, and cleaning the bathrooms and my room. My brother had to mop, dust, and make sure the yard was in tip-top-shape. Anytime something was not done correctly, discipline would take place. Both my father and my mother were the ones who disciplined us, however, my mother was more active in the …show more content…
Being a homosexual myself, I have had to hide from the world. I have always dated men, however, my parents do not approve. My mother believe that the bible is against this, which it is, however, I disagree with some things taught from this. This is when I see my values clash. When I did tell my parents that I was dating a man, they both began to pray. They said that it would be a stage, I said “A stage is a period of time, I have been like this for as long as I can remember”. Even until tho day, I keep my sexuality private and have stayed “in the closet” because I am afraid of what my family will
Being in foster care, I was always nervous to be at home alone and I was always afraid that home would be taken away. Once I was adopted, I was able to realize that home was permanent and that this is where I would be able to make a difference. My mother always loved her house to be clean. She would make a daily chore list that must be completed before the end of our day. Everything, in every room, had a place. I was responsible for the dishes, sweeping, and cleaning the bathrooms and my room. My brother had to mop, dust, and make sure the yard was in tip-top-shape. Anytime something was not done correctly, discipline would take place. Both my father and my mother were the ones who disciplined us, however, my mother was more active in the …show more content…
Being a homosexual myself, I have had to hide from the world. I have always dated men, however, my parents do not approve. My mother believe that the bible is against this, which it is, however, I disagree with some things taught from this. This is when I see my values clash. When I did tell my parents that I was dating a man, they both began to pray. They said that it would be a stage, I said “A stage is a period of time, I have been like this for as long as I can remember”. Even until tho day, I keep my sexuality private and have stayed “in the closet” because I am afraid of what my family will