In the movie, Isabelle frequently differs with Jackie's parenting style, causing conflicts between the two women. Isabelle's efforts to reach out to the children, becomes an uphill task. At first, the children treat Isabelle the same way their mother does without understanding the source of their differences. Isabelle uses skillful techniques of communication by reasoning from a teenager’s viewpoint and gradually begins to win the trust of the children (Columbus, 1998).
Power/decision-making
Jackie feels she has all the right to make the decision about her children; she further considers herself as the best mother for her children like all mothers think. She is often concerned about her children's safety to an extent of wanting to go to court to obtain a restraining order to prevent Isabelle from getting close to her children (Columbus, 1998).
Roles …show more content…
In several occasion Jackie's role of a mother can be seen when she swiftly comes in, when Isabelle does not perform such motherly duties like picking the children from school on time. In one of the instance when Ben is lost at the central park, Jackie issues ultimatums to Isabelle, warning her that she doesn't want her to be taking care of her children (Columbus, 1998).
Healthcare Beliefs and Practices
Despite Jackie being diagnosed with terminal cancer, she does not want any of her family members to know about her health condition, hoping to overcome the problem with time. However, she cannot cope well with her health condition and realizes she has to change her attitude towards Isabelle because of the inevitable. Her health condition presents some of the challenges both children and parents face when coping with terminal sickness (Columbus,
Power/decision-making
Jackie feels she has all the right to make the decision about her children; she further considers herself as the best mother for her children like all mothers think. She is often concerned about her children's safety to an extent of wanting to go to court to obtain a restraining order to prevent Isabelle from getting close to her children (Columbus, 1998).
Roles …show more content…
In several occasion Jackie's role of a mother can be seen when she swiftly comes in, when Isabelle does not perform such motherly duties like picking the children from school on time. In one of the instance when Ben is lost at the central park, Jackie issues ultimatums to Isabelle, warning her that she doesn't want her to be taking care of her children (Columbus, 1998).
Healthcare Beliefs and Practices
Despite Jackie being diagnosed with terminal cancer, she does not want any of her family members to know about her health condition, hoping to overcome the problem with time. However, she cannot cope well with her health condition and realizes she has to change her attitude towards Isabelle because of the inevitable. Her health condition presents some of the challenges both children and parents face when coping with terminal sickness (Columbus,