When I was 12 years old, my grandfather passed away. Being that my mother is an only child, she had to be with him a lot. My grandfather lived in England, and that is where my mother had to be when he was ill. I was in sixth grade at that time. The memory is still very clear to me. Being that I was going through a difficult time, I acted out in different ways. For instance, I became very disrespectful; not towards my teachers, but rather towards my parents. Additionally, I made my parents buy me the top brand items for things; and I would not settle for anything less. At that time, I believe I was going through the “Identity VS Role of Confusion”, of the Erikson's Stages of
