Tonetta's Personal Childhood Web
Freddie Bogard (My Mother)
She is always there to support me in all my endeavors
She has been there for me through everything. The good and the bad.
She is my biggest supporter
L.G. Bogared (My Father)
My heart!!
He warm, loving, and very supportive
He is my biggest cheerleader
Tabitha Elam (My Sister)
She serves as the fill in when my mom or Dad can't get there
Known as the boss lady
She has always been there for me.
Gertha LeSueur (Aunt)
She is one of the kindest women to ever walk the earth
She alway encourage me to do my very best.
Some of the greatest time in my life was at my aunt's house.
My second mother
Beanie (Aunt)
Always gave me good advice.
Beanie was my aunt and my best friend.
Honorable Mention: My husband Falando Marion. Never stop encouraging me to go back to school to and complete my degree. He is one the reason I am in graduate school. I have much love for him. Thank you
I cannot point out just one that touched my life. All of them touched my life and I will never for get what they have done for me. I love them all.
Tonetta. Thank you for sharing your family with us. I see that four out of the five family members listed are women (Marion, 2011). Women obviously played a signficant role in your childhood. I smiled when you referred to your sister as "boss lady". Is Tabitha the oldest sister? You apparently had a very warm, loving and supportive family. Do you mind describing the hierarchy of your family? I believe that African Ameican families primarily have a matriarchic heirarchy, but I do not have any research to support this. What are your thoughts regarding the dominant hierarchy in Black families? You have a lovely family, Tonetta.
ReplyDeleteTonetta you have a beautiful family. I am interested in knowing if Tabitha is the oldest too. Sometimes the bossiest child is the youngest when they are used to having their way. I see church plays a big part in your life and that is a good thing. How do I know? Aren't those pews your family are posing on?
ReplyDeleteYour web echoes Bronfenbrenner's Social Systems theory. I enjoyed meeting your wonderful support system. This is an activity that can be scaled down for children. A family-fun activity!
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