These are the two main people that are important in my life. To the left is my mother and the left is my father. I have others, but didn't have a picture. My mother and father have always been supportive of whatever I decided to do. They both would share their opinions and encourage me to press toward the mark of the high calling if that is truly what I would like to do. I believe you can never have enough support, but you have to be careful and make sure that each person in your circle is in it for the right reasons; and my parents, I can say will always have their hearts in the best interest for me. My parents have seen me through my ups and downs during my schooling and switching schools, struggle to complete assignments and the tiredless nights of falling asleep at the computer, to moving forward in my job career, completing my BS degree (with Walden) and making Cum Laude, to starting my own business. I can truly say, I wouldn't trade these two individuals in for the world.
One challenge that I can remember, is having to learn somethings the hard way by trial and error. I came remember times when I had assignments due but my friends called to go out, my parents would remind me that I had work to be done eand of course I chose to go out saying "oh, I only have to write a paper when I come back no big deal" and by time I came back a few hours later, and sat down to do my homework there was only 2hrs remaining. I opened my books and prepared to do my assignment to only realize, I had no clue what I was supposed to do. After trying and trying to make sense of it, I had to wait until the next day to ask the instructor exactly how to do it.
Some of the special characteristics that come from these relationships are: love, nurture, listener, guidance, leadership, and encouragement.
My experiences in dealing with relationships work hand in hand, while working with children and their families. From my relationships, I have learned how to become a better listener which is something that all individuals need who deal with children besides patience. Over the years of growing and maturing, I have developed a trait of guidance and leadership that I can pass on to my children with a modified tool so they can use it at their level. Forming relationships, make communication easiser and more personable if and when it's needed; and when working with children, you're also working with their parents and or caregivers.
