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Influence of Family on One’s Identity
A person’s identity is a collection of interactions with other people and how they affect the person. An extremely important factor in developing a strong self-identity is the family environment in which individuals grow up. While a number of factors help shape who we are, our family relationships are at the core of our identities. Who we are and what believe is largely a reflection of what we learned from our family. Our parents and family experiences guide and mold our values and characteristics. Without our family background, who would we really be? ... This is the role and responsibility of family in our culture.
My birth name is a good place to start in describing family identity. ... These family names are also a reflection of the two cultures that make up my heritage: Native and European American. ... From my Native American culture, my love for the extended family, my elders and for the earth is a central part of my identity. ... Dancing in powwows is a major memory of my childhood past, and influence on my present identity. ...
My identity is not only shaped by dual name, but also by both of my parents. ... She has showed me an example of the way I want to raise my own family. ... My father also plays a major role in the process of shaping my identity. ... All theses attributes are a huge part of my identity. Both of my parents have helped to shape my identity in these and many other ways.
When describing the relationship between family and identity, everyone has their own opinions and personal experiences that help mold them into the person they are today.
Approximate Word count = 1321
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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