Family Relations

 In our family relations class this week, we talked about family culture. It was really interesting and eye opening to hear and see other peoples culture that live in the United States. It was eye opening to hear about Mexicans immigrating to United States and hearing their challenges. I think it would be most beneficial to expound upon two different examples.  First, there was this lady named Tami that lived In Alabama or somewhere over there close by. She was like 60 years old working at Burger King. She was a single mom trying to provide for multiple children. It was interesting the way she thought. Her thinking of trying to make money was limited. I can't remember exactly what her father did, but he too was a hard worker that worked a lot for little money. It made my think of myself and my family. Am I naturally going to make somewhere around the same amount my dad has? Am I going to live the same traditions that he has? The connection I made was the thing between repeatin...

    Had the opportunity to learn about family trends this week. I was actually really fascinated at what I learned  and would like to share.  First, a few years ago a bunch of nations met together to create what are now called, "United Nations Sustainable Development Goals." They are essentially seventeen goals that world leaders want to accomplish by 2040 or something. Including lofty goals such as eliminating poverty, hunger, and gender inequality. Well in that meeting our leaders talked about the vehicle on how to get there. One big resolve was families. Data shows that the family is where children will find the best environment to achieve success. I found it interesting that world leaders support the family, and understand it's importance. Usually or primarily I hear that from my Church leaders.  Second, I watched a couple hours worth of a documentary about population growth. Based on data there is actually a problem going on that quite frankly I had no...