State School Influences Peter's Identity

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How has the experience of being left at the state school influenced Peter’s identity? The experience of being left at the school has influenced Peter's identity by making him confused on his sense of belonging. He wonders about his relatives, tribe, and culture. Growing up at the school has made Peter very strong. The school has not always been kind to him and has abused him emotionally and physical. Being tossed around like a bad of debree is the normal for him he doesn't expect respect or understanding adults. Peter is a very adaptive character to his environment. He tends to get along with his peers because of this. These are the ways the being left at the school has influenced Peter.

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