Parents defining the destiny of their children Numerous factors help to shape how the life of a child unfolds. The level of education that the child receives and the environment in which they grow up all play a role. However, parents play the most important role in defining the destiny of their children. They either hinder their children from achieving their purpose or provide the foundation that their child relies on to attain their goals. This becomes obvious when I read Cisneros’ “Only Daughter” and Tan’s “Mother Tongue”. While the writer in Tan’s story had the full support of her mother, the parent of the writer in Only Daughter initially held her back. Eventually, the parents fully supported the dreams and work of their children. The two …show more content…
Despite his initial objections to his daughter becoming a writer, Cisneros’s father eventually offered his support. After reading one of the writing that Cisneros wrote, he asks “Where can we get more copies of this for the relatives?” (Cisneros, 1995) This is a big agreement of the path that his daughter took. Cisneros states that “Of all the wonderful things that happened to me last year, that was the most wonderful” (Cisneros, 1995). The approval and support that she received from her father had a huge impact. She had longed for it and she finally received it. This means that parents determine the level of pride, and self-confidence that their children have. “Mother Tongue” also makes this clear. In this story, Tan describes her mother’s reception of a writing that she had authored: “I knew I had succeeded where it counted when my mother finished reading my book and gave me her verdict: “So easy to read.” (Tan, 1990). Her mother must have been impressed and this created a feeling of fulfillment in Tan. In both stories, it is evident that the parents of the narrators provided them with the support and endorsement to realize how remarkable their creations