When we study about relationships between living organisms, (i.e humans) and our physical environment, it is imperative for one to comprehend the vital connectivity within our micro, macro, and mezzo systems. Ecology also provides a great deal of information about the benefits of our ecosystems. This can be viewed in the tale of The Other Wes Moore; One Name, Two Fates.
When we look at the life of Wes Moore Watende Omari Moore, there is a validity to the many systems and subsystems aided in his advancement in life choices and ultimate outcomes. Some of the examples of such systems which played an intricate role in his life journey are 1) The immediate family system, which also comprised of its own subsystems (Wes, and his two siblings; Nikki
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This statement rings true in all lives and family structures. When there is entropy, it is impossible for there to be a homeostasis. There must be boundaries that are pragmatic and empowering to those around you and to self. Wes Moore led the readers to understand life choices and cognitive behavior therapy (cognitive restructuring). In every pivotal point in Wes’ life, there was a reconstruction of the thought process, thus; causing the behavior to change. Wes mentioned in his book that, “The moves from Baltimore to the Bronx to Valley Fore didn’t change my ways of thinking. What changed was that I found myself surrounded by people-starting with my mom, grandparents, uncles, and aunts, and leaders to a string of wonderful role models” etc. (Moore, 2010: p.179). Wes’ life was defined by Minuchin’s structural family system. Although the family was not set in a traditional therapeutic fashion, the intertwined family involvement and strong link and connectivity with each other catapulted Wes’ outcome and course of his journey to differ from The Other Wes. In order words, Wes’ ensured his interactions with others at each juncture of his life was that of transactional relations. It ensured that it was reciprocal exchanges in …show more content…
Their unpreparedness and their inability to adapt to their new roles, coupled with their environmental stressors, criminal history serving as a hindrance to their progression, the unavailability of a patrilineal support was an engulfment to their dead on arrival lifestyles. The Moore brothers functioned on territoriality mindset. During Wes’ life in the “streets” and through his distribution of narcotics, he marked his territory with street respect (temporarily). This territoriality was originated by Tony’s authoritarianism of the Murphy Home. This is where Wes received the right of passage into being a “tough” young teen without crying when hit during his involvement in the classic gladiator
During the book The Other Wes Moore the author proves that good parenting will ultimately decide a child's future, This can lead to two vastly different life styles for both the author and the other Wes Moore. The book is written by Wes Moore and tells a story about two boys nearly the same age, live relatively close to each other, and have the same name. As a result of Parenting the main character Wes had gotten himself into a lot of trouble at school. This would eventually lead to his Mother making the rational decision of sending him to Valley Forge Military Academy.
The author Wes Moore success came from loving and supporting family, role models, and the opportunity for education. However the other Wes Moore didn’t have family support, good role models, and education which caused him to be
Two men have the same name, with completely different lives and futures. The Other Wes Moore is about two men with the same name but completely experiences in life. The author Wes goes into military school which changes his life. The “other” Wes stays in the drug business and ends up in prison. The Similarities and Differences pertaining to Family Life and role models of both Moores were described in The Other Wes Moore.
Because the author’s long-term thinking and determination helped him conquer the situational challenges he faced, unlike the other Wes Moore whose shortsightedness became his downfall, the purpose of the memoir is to persuade readers to work hard and overcome their obstacles. The other Wes Moore’s shortsightedness, especially regarding money, is what eventually led to his arrest and the end of his free life. One issue that contributed to Wes’s shortsightedness is that he was easily impressionable. Upon seeing another boy on the street, he was captivated by the “headset… [and] gold ring with a small diamond cut into the middle” (57) the boy proudly wore.
The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore is about identity. Throughout the book, Wes Moore questions why he and the other Wes Moore had such different lives, even though, they shared a name. In doing so, it caused him to look deeper into his background and himself and wonder how he ended up where he was, along with the other Wes Moore. According to Wes Moore, “As I’ve puzzled over the issue, I’ve become convinced that there are some clear and powerful measures that can be taking during this crucial time in a young person’s life” (Moore 179). He had discovered that he and the other Wes Moore had similar upbringings, but the choices he made differed from the other Wes Moore’s choices.
Following the death, his mother decides to move them into their grandparent’s house in New York, hoping this will make things a little less challenging. However, the neighborhood was not how she remembered. Wes was now witnessing more drug activities and dealing with being enrolled into a new school with a divergent environment. Dissatisfied with his life, he began to care less. His attitude caused his grades to drop and eventually he was placed on academic probation.
The reason being Bowen believed human behaviors view as an emotional and unit system thinking which may cause a domino effect. When previously reading according to Bowen individuals may separate themselves from their families. When affecting each other’s thought’s, actions and feeling cause a family to become distant or disconnected disarranging their family orientation for unity. Often, family member tends to seek each other’s attention, support, and approval as they may respond to each other’s distress, needs, and expectations. Which may become complex, stressful, out of control, causing a family member to become overwhelmed by unrealistic obligations and expectation.
This book is a major example of how certain decisions can affect one’s life. Both Wes’ had similar lives, yet they ended up in different paths. There are few factors why they ended up having different paths and those factors are; parental support and figures, the environment style, and the social influences. In The Other Wes Moore, family ties are very strong and both families of the two boys had certain expectations for them, but one family more than the other.
I have been profoundly impacted by living in my small town, Bald Knob. Not only have I been impacted by my hometown, but also by my neighborhood. A simple narrow paved road with a dozen houses is where I call my home. In thinking about my childhood in the setting of my neighborhood a warm smile accompanies my face.
The Other Wes Moore reveals how intrinsic factors, mainly social relationships, play a significant role in establishing someone's success, based off of lack of emotional support and obedience. The other Wes Moore’s family lacked in emotional support and in positive influences, leading him to failure. Nurture refers to all the variables that impact who someone is. These variables include how someone was raised, their social relationships, and their surrounding culture.
I was born in Anderson, Indiana, the first child and only daughter to a northern Pennsylvania-bred father and a southern-Louisiana mother. My family, and specifically the backgrounds of my parents, has had a profound impact on the person I am today. From my father, I inherited a strong work ethic and a determination to accomplish whatever I set out to do. My father was a teacher for many years and he instilled in me the importance of education and life-long learning. As a result, I’m still taking college courses and always looking to learn new things.
Life is full of irresolution. Without it, life would have no passion, meaning, or intensity. The search for a resolution is what fuels humans. To live and think in a state of irresolution is just one part of the human condition. It fuels a person to find a passion.
For some of my family the search for individuality is an ongoing process. In fact, my family and the family in “Everyday Use” share similarities and differences when it comes to actions of young people, the treatment of children, and relationships between family members. Firstly, the young people in my family and in the short story share similarities and differences when it comes to our actions. Dee, known as Wangero, and I have some similarities.
In mapping this communication, the eight principles measured by Brown may become apparent not only to the therapist, but for the first time, the family may be able to see just how their functions are impeding the balance of their family and condoning strong exhibitions of universal traits within particular family members. The Bowen family therapy approach is invested in the intergenerational processes that are prevalent between generations (Bohlinger, 2010). By increasing differentiation between family members and between the generations, if possible, giving each triangle meaning rather than repetitive opportunities at increasing anxiety (Bohlinger, 2010). Focusing on this historical perspective, the origin of the family and environmental factors that surround the progress of this family, the genogram focuses itself on growth and self-actualization as the ultimate goal for the intervention (Nichols,
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