Self Schema Paper
I have always believed myself to be a hard-working, financially responsible, and intelligent person. I believed that this was how children were to be raised until I was put into the position of being a step-parent. The role of the non-custodial step-parent is to be a supportive parental figure without imparting any developmental input, and was highly difficult for me to accept and adapt to.
My family of origin held a non-traditional structure within the era in which I was raised. I was born in the mid 1970’s and my mother assumed the role of the primary wage earner, or the ‘bread-winner’ of the family. I grew up with a father who was self-employed, working out of the basement of the family home and assuming the role of …show more content…
He built a local company that became a successful business venture, even to this day. His work can be found across my home town, from auto plants to the casino. I am reminded of the reach that his work had on a frequent basis and am humbled by the effort that it took to grow a personal endeavor to that extent. He had exclusive control of the finances of his small company and never wavered on the business model that was successful then and now. Being exposed to this level of behavior has taught me how to control my financial future regardless of source.
My family of origin is a highly educated group of individuals. My siblings and I have all followed in the footsteps of our father in our pursuit of a technical career. I was always exposed to the technical world and was comfortable at an early age with tools, machinery, and electronics. Being that my father was the primary care giver, this fact does not surprise me in any way. His influence was the foundation of my …show more content…
She never stopped learning and will push her children to keep active in our education, and not be left behind to stagnate. This was an important part of the medical profession in which she was involved in, as she was employed during the time prior to computers. Her most difficult years were when her medical and instinctual skills weren’t as important as her level of administrative acumen. She left her profession when she felt like her role as a care giver was no longer as important as the level of documentation required. This fact has placed an importance within me to keep abreast of the technologies that are continuously developed in my profession. To lose sight of these goals could leave me in a position where I will not be a viable employee and supporter of my family.
When I am forced to put all of my values and drive to teach my step-children how to be a successful adult aside, it is a difficult position to be in. I respect that the children in my life are not my biological offspring but I am a part of their family structure and not to be able to impart some of my values onto their upbringing is challenging. I do not agree with the path that my husband has agreed with his ex-wife to take with regards to the upbringing of my four step children, but as an outsider that has joined the family unit well past the point of origin I have little
I have always believed myself to be a hard-working, financially responsible, and intelligent person. I believed that this was how children were to be raised until I was put into the position of being a step-parent. The role of the non-custodial step-parent is to be a supportive parental figure without imparting any developmental input, and was highly difficult for me to accept and adapt to.
My family of origin held a non-traditional structure within the era in which I was raised. I was born in the mid 1970’s and my mother assumed the role of the primary wage earner, or the ‘bread-winner’ of the family. I grew up with a father who was self-employed, working out of the basement of the family home and assuming the role of …show more content…
He built a local company that became a successful business venture, even to this day. His work can be found across my home town, from auto plants to the casino. I am reminded of the reach that his work had on a frequent basis and am humbled by the effort that it took to grow a personal endeavor to that extent. He had exclusive control of the finances of his small company and never wavered on the business model that was successful then and now. Being exposed to this level of behavior has taught me how to control my financial future regardless of source.
My family of origin is a highly educated group of individuals. My siblings and I have all followed in the footsteps of our father in our pursuit of a technical career. I was always exposed to the technical world and was comfortable at an early age with tools, machinery, and electronics. Being that my father was the primary care giver, this fact does not surprise me in any way. His influence was the foundation of my …show more content…
She never stopped learning and will push her children to keep active in our education, and not be left behind to stagnate. This was an important part of the medical profession in which she was involved in, as she was employed during the time prior to computers. Her most difficult years were when her medical and instinctual skills weren’t as important as her level of administrative acumen. She left her profession when she felt like her role as a care giver was no longer as important as the level of documentation required. This fact has placed an importance within me to keep abreast of the technologies that are continuously developed in my profession. To lose sight of these goals could leave me in a position where I will not be a viable employee and supporter of my family.
When I am forced to put all of my values and drive to teach my step-children how to be a successful adult aside, it is a difficult position to be in. I respect that the children in my life are not my biological offspring but I am a part of their family structure and not to be able to impart some of my values onto their upbringing is challenging. I do not agree with the path that my husband has agreed with his ex-wife to take with regards to the upbringing of my four step children, but as an outsider that has joined the family unit well past the point of origin I have little