Margaret Mead's Essay: The Power Of Determination

Why is recounting one’s childhood memories valuable? Childhood plays a very significant aspect in an individual’s developing life and can bring positive outlooks when it comes to storytelling. There have been numerous stories I have heard from my father, but there is one in particular, which has stood out and has made an impact on me. The short story “The Power of Determination” is about a teenager who was raised in terrible home conditions and had an unhealthy family, but chose to continue to go to school and become successful. This short story relates to Margaret Mead’s essay “We are all Third Generation”, both contributed the analogies of willingness to outwork others and staying determined to become successful. It is suggested to develop into a prosperous person you will need to perform with gracious determination, take in consideration of the people who raised you, and no matter in what situation you are placed in, have motivation to strive. “The Power of Determination” is considered an emotional piece where many individuals can relate to and personally influence you to better yourself. The short narrative is based on a true …show more content…
They force themselves to provide for their family and put effort into fitting in, however it is mentioned how their children are not appreciated and the parents are left behind. First generations leave their families in the hope to start fresh and find a more rewarding lifestyle. However, second and third generations do the same, but become careless and unappreciative towards the ones who raised them. What they don’t realize is how blessed they were to even have a family that supported them and pushed them to flourish. For that reason, Mead’s essay has influenced me not to fall into that stereotype of third generations and be thankful for all the blessings that have occurred in my