1. What socioeconomic status was your family? On what do you base your answer? My family was considered of low socioeconomic status. This is primarily based on income and level of education attained by my parents.
2. What ethnic group(s) did your family identify with? List any values, beliefs, attitudes, holidays, food, etc. supported by your ethnic group(s). My family was identified as Mexican American and our language spoken is Spanish. Our social structure consist heavily of extended family and spending time with them was a vital part of life. The children were highly cherished and elders have always been respected and cared for by all members. We pride ourselves on being friendly, treating others with respect, and maintaining eye contact was expected. Our food is high in starches and we often do not get enough exercise which often contributes to obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Consuming alcohol has also …show more content…
How did your family feel about education and future goals? Were they supportive?
My parents were strong supporters of education and setting goals for our futures was an expectation. They preached hard work and were very supportive despite their own limited education and financial resources.
5. Did you experience any school difficulties (e.g., poor or failing grades, behavior problems, truancy, etc.) during your elementary school years? How did your family react to these? My sibling and I did not experience any school difficulties during our school years. My parents would not tolerate disrespect of any kind and towards anyone. Our simple fear of what could happen to us at home was enough to keep us on the straight and narrow.
6. How do you think your upbringing affects how you plan to (or already do) raise your own family? The expectations that my parents raised us with have provided the foundation from which I raised my own children. Very few things have been adjusted to accommodate the changes that have occurred in today
2. What ethnic group(s) did your family identify with? List any values, beliefs, attitudes, holidays, food, etc. supported by your ethnic group(s). My family was identified as Mexican American and our language spoken is Spanish. Our social structure consist heavily of extended family and spending time with them was a vital part of life. The children were highly cherished and elders have always been respected and cared for by all members. We pride ourselves on being friendly, treating others with respect, and maintaining eye contact was expected. Our food is high in starches and we often do not get enough exercise which often contributes to obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Consuming alcohol has also …show more content…
How did your family feel about education and future goals? Were they supportive?
My parents were strong supporters of education and setting goals for our futures was an expectation. They preached hard work and were very supportive despite their own limited education and financial resources.
5. Did you experience any school difficulties (e.g., poor or failing grades, behavior problems, truancy, etc.) during your elementary school years? How did your family react to these? My sibling and I did not experience any school difficulties during our school years. My parents would not tolerate disrespect of any kind and towards anyone. Our simple fear of what could happen to us at home was enough to keep us on the straight and narrow.
6. How do you think your upbringing affects how you plan to (or already do) raise your own family? The expectations that my parents raised us with have provided the foundation from which I raised my own children. Very few things have been adjusted to accommodate the changes that have occurred in today