Random Family Analysis

Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, the author of Random Family, presents a variety of unpleasant life experiences people suffer from within ghetto communities. Also, Part III of the book educates people on the importance of object permanency. In other words, a person can disassociate with a particular cultural group; however, does not imply that the group in question is non-existence. LeBlanc manifests the inescapable sexually abusive behavior within the kinship system. Also, the author depicts the mutual hostility individuals inflict on one another despite the extremity, where it is most prevalent; hence intimate partner violence. In fact, Part III of Random Family demonstrates the undesirable occurrences a person endures as a result of mal-parenting

To illustrate, there is a scene in the book where Coco and Serena are playing school. Serena projects the role of the teacher; as Coco portrays a reluctant parent to the scrutiny of her child. As a result of Coco’s mannerisms, Serena becomes distraught due to the inexperience in issues of that nature and sends her to the principals’ office. Coco soon rationalizes her behavior due to the confusion in Serena’s demeanor and quickly differentiates teasing behavior from mockery. All the while, Coco is challenged with the intricate task of caring for her newborn daughter with significant health

The uninvolved parenting is a prevalent occurrence that people in ghetto communities must strive to diminish. To elaborate, children of the earlier mentioned usually turn out to be victims of sexual abuse, as the parents do not differentiate the appropriate and inappropriate touches when alone with adults. The vicious cycle of sexual abuse lingers in Coco’s kinship system. In fact, now Coco and her eldest daughter, Mercedes, have both been victims of sexual abuse during early adolescence. The integration of environment instability and lack of parental knowledge contribute to the earlier mentioned. However, Coco later makes an effort to educate her girls by using an “abuse prevention coloring book” to help articulate the appropriate behaviors so events such as this will not reoccur; hence, increasing awareness by advocacy.

The key to fixing the above issue is the implementation of the ideology of intensive mothering. Meaning, parents should be responsive to the emotional and intellectual needs of their children. Raising children is not an easy task, as they do not come equipped with a manual. From a personal perspective, children are a reflection of their parents’ image in all aspect of life.

With that said, parents are entirely responsible for their child’s socialization, cognitive development, and physiological needs. Strengthen their young minds so they can advocate