Growing up as a young man my mother would always share with my brother and I her life lessons. At some point we were just hearing a broken record “the only thing you should be afraid of is god” ,“ always be honest and respectful” , “be an active listener” etc.. . However, we understood that the reason she would tell us these life lessons was to help us in life and do things she only wish she could have done. This is similar to most kids living in West New York. Everyone comprehends the struggles that our parents had to go through because most of them are immigrants coming from latin america for better lives and opportunities. None of us came from a wealthy family or have privileges that other american kids do have. However, this does not
