Influence On The Mexican Family

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(A.)

1. Do you think the Mexican family normally has a good influence on the kids? Why?

In most ways the family has a good influence on children. Having such close family teaches children to be united and to work together.

2. Could the Mexican family have a bad influence on the children? How?

The problem with some Mexican families is that they don’t always let their children work or truly learn about the world until they marry or graduate school. Therefore some young adults have no idea what they are doing with their money or dealing with others.

3. Is the Mexican family unique in the Hispanic world?

They aren’t very unique, many Hispanics choose to fully support their children well into their adult years.

(B.)

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