Older adults are frequently the givers of care for their family member. ... Negative Effects on Caregivers Most significant of all, of the elder care-giving population the mortality rate is 63% higher than their non-care-giving cohorts (Silver, H.J., and Wellman, N.S., 2002). This, in and of itself should create stress on the care-giving population! ... Positive Effects of Care-Giving As research is still being done, positive effects of care giving have also been found. ... Elder Care Giving in South Asian Families: Implications for Social Service. ...

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I do hope that in some ways this novel gives people a window into Afghanistan, especially into the difficult existence of Afghan women over the last 30 years. ... In her view the role of a woman is perceived in this kind of society by the gender she gives birth to. ... Cheryl Benard highlights how the importance of having a son in the Afghani society is, when women are punished for giving birth to a daughter. Benard in her book writes that when a woman gives birth to a baby girl, not one comes to collect her and the baby; this is because the family and husband are angry with the woman for giv...

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They saw me as a "bad investment " and decided to give me much less support. ... Bothered by all of this I decided to talk to my grandparents seeking any advice they could give me. ... So much in fact, my parents decided to give me some much-needed support. ... My biggest motivator to become successful is that it will enable me to have a family and give my children all the opportunities my parents worked so hard to give me. ... This will then give my children the opportunities they need to have a positive impact. ...

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The description O"Connor gives of the grandmother's outfit with her collar and cuffs, and lace and violet gives her a "southern geniality" that is indeed "dressed to kill"" (Orvell 131). ... This scenario, foreshadowing death, gives the reader an insight into the events to come (Baumgaertner 95-96). ... O"Connor gives a role similar to that of Satan to the Misfit (Drake 24). ... She first gives her readers a taste of the ending by informing them of the evil ways of the mass murderer, the Misfit. ... But although informative in her writing, O"Connor remains careful not to give ...

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The description O"Connor gives of the grandmother's outfit with her collar and cuffs, and lace and violet gives her a "southern geniality" that is indeed "dressed to kill"" (Orvell 131). ... This scenario, foreshadowing death, gives the reader an insight into the events to come (Baumgaertner 95-96). ... O"Connor gives a role similar to that of Satan to the Misfit (Drake 24). ... She first gives her readers a taste of the ending by informing them of the evil ways of the mass murderer, the Misfit. ... But although informative in her writing, O"Connor remains care...

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Her suggestions come supported however, as she adds, "Here this fellow calls himself the Misfit is a loose from the Federal Pen and headed toward Florida..." giving the first clue the family will meet their doom before the end of the story. ... The description O"Connor gives of the grandmother's outfit with her collar and cuffs, and lace and violet gives her a "southern geniality" that is indeed "dressed to kill. ... When the family resists, she gives the house an element of excitement, telling the children about a secret hiding place where the family stored their silver. ... She first...

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Surrogacy provides another family with the most precious gift you could ever give someone. Although, couples pay thousands of dollars to hire a surrogate and receive their baby, it takes a special woman to be able to carry a child for nine months just to give it up. ... Also there are more women in India that are willing to carry a baby just to give it up. ... You would not be able to build a good relationship with the woman who is giving you the precious thing in life. ... After giving birth to the child, the surrogate mother will then stay another month in the building so the surrogate mot...

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This gives the reader an idea that the cat is going to cause, at best, a bad argument. ... The name gives the reader a feeling of darkness and death. ... The approach of this vehicle gives the reader an eerie feeling. As the vehicle stops on the road above where the family's car landed, one sees that its appearance gives a bit of foreshadowing. ... The grandmother gives away the information about the Misfit and constantly refers to him throughout the story. ...

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But for some reason my mother would not give up on him, she kept on thinking that he would change. ... Steve would also bother my sister for money, and she too would give it to him so he would stop. But I would never give him money. ... My little brother was lucky because he never had money so he had nothing to give, so he was left alone. ... So everyone stopped giving him money. ...

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It is believed that the ancestors use him to communicate to the family and give instruction. ... After marriage ceremony was over being with my husband, I was put under great pressure to give birth to a son. ... Due to these privileges, I, by giving birth to a son makes myself appreciated more than when I give birth to a daughter. As a result, my husband has always put me under pressuring to give birth to a large number of children since I have more daughters than sons. ... Besides the oppression that I underwent after marriage in line with the social status of my husband as already mentioned ...

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Emily's mother, Maria, died at a young age just 9 months after giving birth to Emily's sister, Anne. ... The adjective "as possible" gives the implication that Cathy could not be more troublesome if she tried- she has dedicated her whole day to being naughty in the hope that she would be scolded by her father. ... The stative verb "rue" conveys the message that both Mr Earnshaw and Mrs Earnshaw regret giving birth to Catherine. ... Furthermore, the context of this sentence gives us the impression that these words that Mr Earnshaw is saying are not thoughtless. ......

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It gives you enough backbone for each character to make some connection with. ... Male African Americans can't be forgotten as they were hung and whipped as well, but the story of Beloved gives us insight to the will of a woman. ... Even these little incidents wouldn't give her a true understanding of what her people and mother went through to make where they were at that time. ... I've come to the conclusion the whole ghost aspect of the sons and Beloved were there to help give you a better understanding of the struggle African Americans, and in particular, African America...

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In an attempt to make themselves appear "cool", or in their bid to gain popularity, fame and status, most youths give in to peer pressure and engage in these unsafe activities which place their lives at stake. ... Dealing with peer pressure is never easy, furthermore, the determination not to give in to peer pressure lies within oneself. What youths need to realize is that while their peers might be help them in schoolwork, assist in developing their talents, and give them support and motivation to succeed, there are peers that will influence them to do things that will harm them, like smoking...

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The swan feather in the beginning was a symbol of all the hopes and dreams that the mother wanted to give to her daughter. ... June stands out strongly, because of her mother's intention in giving her the pendant is unclear, it spurs her to the question that the gift was given in the context of their discussion of quality, and may show in specific way her mother was valuing her, not just for being her daughter, but because she was finally, best at something. ... This was something that Suyuan wanted to give to her daughter. ... This spirit gives Lena the strength to decide what she wants ...

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He gives Amir an unquantifiable amount of confidence in his own ability to make the most of his literary skills. ... "Then give me the phone. ... Rahim recognizes what Amir requires and gives him the support to carry out the dangerous task of rescuing Sohrab. ... Another example of Rahim giving Amir the necessary support is when he tells him "There is a way to be good again" (226). Rahim gives Amir the chance to end the mental struggle he has faced ever since the fateful day during the winter of 1975. ...

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He seems to be able to give his attention to only one of his children; the child that he chooses to take under his wing is the one that he feels he can most relate to, and can. ... He ignores his fathers request to give it up and be with the family, and continues with his worship. ... The Naumann's lack of communication and use of Autonomy also gives them " the postmodern sentiment of urbanity" (57). ... This postmodern emphases on measuring intellect " and achievement gives much more weight to grades and test performance than to what children know and understand" (Goldberg, 2000, p.12...

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" This advice the mother gives might remind the reader of the term "Karma". ... She says, "this is how to love a man; and if that doesn't work there are other ways, and if they don't work don't feel too bad about giving up." The mother's advice gives the reader a sense of what the daughter is to expect in the future, and that trial and error is necessary for her to figure out how to properly love a man. Even if the daughter fails at all the methods she uses to love a man, her mother reassures her that sometimes giving up is the best option if one is...

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It is here that he gives the readers insight to his internal anguish and depression. ... This speech also gives the reader insight to Hamlet's low self-esteem and his great admiration for his father, and likewise, his discontent for his uncle. ... The relationship between his mother and father in comparison with his mother's decision to embark on a new relationship with his uncle makes Hamlet give up on true love. ... This soliloquy is much like the ones he will give later. ...

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The ways Holden acts around or reacts to the various members of his family give the reader a direct view of Holden's philosophy surrounding each member. ... The way he talks about or to each gives you some idea of whether he thinks they are "phony" or normal. ... For example, when Holden is talking to Phoebe about what he wants to be when he grows up, he cannot answer her question and proceeds to give her his opinion about their father's occupation.. ... However, his consistent and repetitive accounts at least give the reader some idea of how an adolescen...

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The best solution for mothers that allows them to avoid giving up the job they love or giving up time with your family is by working a part-time. Otherwise, if they do decide to give into the traditional way and become a full-time housewife, they are more than likely to fall into depression or loose their sense of importance. ... If a couple has kids, it is best for them to give the children the most attention possible, while not becoming hermits" themselves and ruining their marriage. ...

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The ways Holden acts around or reacts to the various members of his family give the reader a direct view of Holden's philosophy surrounding each member. ... The way he talks about or to each gives you some idea of whether he thinks they are "phony" or normal. ... For example, when Holden is talking to Phoebe about what he wants to be when he grows up, he cannot answer her question and proceeds to give her his opinion about their father's occupation. ... However, his consistent and repetitive accounts at least give the reader some idea of how an adolescent boy, facing the common exper...

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Still clothes are given to the groom for the wedding day, and rather than giving the groom 7 sets of clothes, gifts are given to the entire immediate family of the groom. ... bride gives a gift to the groom. ... Sometime during this night, the bride's sisters and brothers take the grooms shoes and in order for him to get his shoes back, he must give them money. ... When I asked Zohra what some of her perceptions of major differences were, she stated that in Pakistani weddings, the parents pay for most of the wedding, the entire process is four days rather than one, and there is much more ...

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In the play Blue Beach, the hotel portrays the breaking down of the Garza family, while in the novel Like Water for Chocolate, the use of cooking by Tita gives the reader the idea that the Tita is being held against living her own life, and instead living the life which her mother wishes to put upon her. ... Within the play the author gives numerous examples of how the family is bitter and not caring. ... Matias gives Sergio the coconut drink and instead of Sergio being satisfied with it he says, "Crazy Bastard. ... In both of these pieces symbolism give a powerful message. ...

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Even though the trucker has a sticker to discourage hitchhikers, he gives Tom a lift to the road where his family, the Joads, lives. ... They give Grandpa come coffee with sleeping medicine in it, and it does the trick. ... They then tell their story and the owner lightens up and explains to them that the people with money go to the company-owned stations, while he gives out all the freebies, and he know it will not last. ... After she feeds her family, she gives the children the scraps which they eat very quickly. ...

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Since a person or place's beginning within the consciousness of others often begins upon learning its name or giving it its name, it only makes sense that if beginnings are important, names are too. ... Within the novel we are not told who gave the land this name, but why would Hogan, as the author of this story, give this name to this land? ... By giving these women the names she did, Hogan is making a strong statement about what happens when a person's soul, or self, is taken from them. ... Some may see the giving of these beautiful, almost-heavenly names as Loretta's and Han...

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