I have seen this very common among my family in Pakistan where they live in large families with several extended members. ... In Pakistan, having multiple wives is very common and mostly seen in men who are wealthy and can financially afford multiple wives. Seeing polygamy as a common and preferred form of marriage left me at a surprise where I have mostly seen monogamy where a man has one spouse at a time. ... In several conversations with my uncle and grandmother I had in Pakistan where they tend to deem that the Pakistani culture is in the higher-end of the world, it's a bit dramatic a...

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In Tyler's second novel, The Tin Can Tree, the feeling of stagnation of life and a person's sense of identity create a depression among the characters, as symbolized by the photographs, which are seen as "very remaining things" (Dictionary of Literary ). The family involved in this novel, the Pikes, are able to find a common ground between a constantly changing world and the despair of immutability by keeping a "strong tight hold" on what they truly care about: love, family, and neighbors. ... Daisy's attempts to keep her family together in some form of a "normal" family l...

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Over the course of five chapters the author assess the decline of effective adopted and foster families, reviews the typical behavioral problems that are common among the foster care and adoptive children, the impact they have on the family dynamics, strategies to assist in problem solving and discussions on special issues that occur in adoptive and foster families. ... It is extremely important to the parents and families to make sense of the child's behavior problems, emotional scars and dysfunctional patterns so they can devise plans and strategies to help provide the environment need...

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There are common factors that make happy families but no common factors for the unhappy family. ... Togetherness Togetherness is another factor that all happy families have in common. A happy family always shares a universal sense of belonging and stand together whenever making a family decision. ... Support is a common factor that makes a happy family. ...

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Furthermore, Cheechum stood as a symbol for Campbell's sense of cultural identification. ... " Even though Campbell had a sense of identity due to her belonging within her Metis community she still subsequently experienced racism at the newly built school at Spring River. ... Separated from her original community, family and home she no longer had a sense of identity while living in Vancouver. ... Perhaps risk factors such as oppression, poverty, alcohol and drug abuse and family violence are all contributing factors as to why suicide among Aboriginal peoples in Canada is more common...

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When the reader expects him to be emotionally upset about losing his younger brother, the narrator doesn't seem to feel much of anything besides a sense of burden. ... These lines suggest that the narrator is embarrassed by his position of eldest in the family and feels a sense of patronization from the older men rather than condolence. ... The narrator of this poem feels a sense of being stolen away from his niche, and while he feels a sense of loss, it's for himself and his identity, not for his brother. ... Instead, the tone of the piece suggests something different, and the re...

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Abuse of boys by males is not common and it is also very rare to find female family members abusing boys or girls. ... Cases of verbal abuse are also common between spouses as they are constantly seeking to put each other down. ... It has been found that violence between siblings has become more common than child or spouse abuse because many people assume that it is normal for it to exist but they forget it can get very serious. ... Sibling incest has also become more common than parent- child incest, an indication that very little is being done about it. ... They usually erode a person'...

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Also, these are ordinary things owned by a Japanese family, and in our common sense, people keep stuffs taken from hometown just for the memory or because of their cultural blessings and lifestyles. ... On the other hand, if the father has some secrets on letters, it does not make sense that the mother tosses dishes and silk kimonos into the flames as well. ...

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Of course there were references to family as being related by blood or through marriage, but there was also a very common concept of family through relationships of authority, and co-residence. ... The apprentice's contract was formal as well, but not life-long in any sense. ... The fluctuating composition of the household-family was a very common thing in those times. ...

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They should refuse to exploit their children in any source that is corrupting their sense of the values, because then the children will feel betrayed and confused (Children Education, 2001). ... For example in African American families mutuality, sharing and equivalence are more common than in any other families. ... However, the one thing that minorities" families have in common is the effort of the parents to give to their sons and daughters racial pride and self-respect. ...

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As the creator of this method, it makes perfect sense that Dante would include numerous examples of it within his works, which he does. ... A common theme throughout the Divine Comedy seems to be mouths. ...

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In Arab culture, it is a common practice to push and shove in public places, whereas this practice is considered a sign of aggression in the Mexican culture. ... In addition to sharing basic human needs such as food, shelter, clothing, health, sleep, and sex, both have a strong sense of family. ...

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The Dunphy family is the current traditional family representation in America; the family does not convey a sense of modernity to the audience. ... Gloria's character appears modern; she is divorced and recently remarried, and this is a common trait in America. ...

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The most common form of peer pressure is that which comes from friends. ... A common reason why many teens succumb to negative peer pressure is that they aren't sure how they feel about an issue or situation. ... Competitiveness in school is very common - seeing their friends succeeding in schoolwork will spur jealousy within a teen who's not doing as well, and "winning" will be the only thing on his mind. ... When one is unable to do so, the pressure will make him feel a sense of hopelessness, and thus falling into bouts of depression. ...

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They raised their children conservatively, in the true sense of the word. ... On one hand I have a strong sense of self as always connected to family and others because they have defined the way that I communicate, while simultaneously I have come to desire a more balanced form of communication and an individualized identity (p.172, Martin, Judith N., & Thomas K. ... I speak enough Arabic to perform basic Islamic rituals, prayers, chants and songs, as well as general greetings and common phrases. ...

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Love them or hate them, it is our family that provides each of us with a strong sense of who we are and what we believe in. ... This gap can't reflect a difference in desire as we all share the common instinctual drive to build what we perceive to be an ideal family. ... The most common argument given in opposition to adoption equality is a mix of religion and biology. ...

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Breakdowns between families, particularly between parents and children, are a common occurrence in today's hostile world. ... Stanley Hall, a psychologist, accurately points out, "(adolescence is) a time when their peers" social approval (is) imperative, their sense of direction in life (is) in flux, and their feeling of alienation from their parents (is) deepest" (Myers 160). ... It is common to see emotional outbursts, periods of detachment, and a preference for solitude displayed by the child at this stage. ...

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Yet this could be viewed as unjustified as both texts present them as arguably formidable; Gertrude in Hamlet may be viewed critically by audiences as she seems to act without grief when referring to her late husband's death as "common"" in Act One, Scene Two. ... Gertrude constantly tells Paul how "common" Miriam is, and waits up late for him, like his wife, when he stays out late with Miriam, trying to make him feel guilty. ... This indirectly affects Blanche and Stella's familial relationship as Stella can sense something is odd about her sister, but is not trusted enough by Blan...

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The most common definition for foster care is " care given outside a child's natural home for more than 24 hours when the child's home is not available to him or her" (Stone, 1970). ... Sometimes this is not enough for the sake of the unit as a family, and visitation once a month can only create a sense of abandonment for the children and the parents. ... Once exiting out of foster care families do not have the support to continue to use their learned skills to create a sense of empowerment (Atwood, 2011). ... According to Besty Krebus, (2006), these programs can keep ch...

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Whilst it is dangerous to stereotype any group of people, it must be accepted that we, as Australians, share common characteristics which are unique to our people. ... In a sense, we are those other nations- their colour, customs and cuisine have all contributed to our national identity. ...

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Children growing up with both biological parents are likely to be better educated, have better job skills, have a more secure sense of self, and thus enter adulthood with greater chances of success both professionally and personally. ... This is not easy, but because divorce has become more common, being able to ove! ... The problem with romantic relationships within the stepfamily is that they can create confusion, anger, and a sense of betrayal. ...

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Children can sense a change especially if the custodial parent proceeds differently in their daily lives. They may not be as cheerful as usual, not thinking and speaking clearly, and make common mistakes. ...

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