Chapter one, “Concerned Cultivation and the accomplishment of Natural Growth,”, we enter the lives of families who are living in fairly different financial situations. First introduced are two families; known as the Tallingers and Williams. It is undeniable that both families enjoy keeping themselves busy, and take it very seriously. As introduced, white fourth grader Garrett Tallinger, seems to keep himself pretty busy in his everyday lifestyle. Soccer is one of the many activities that Garrett is involved with. His parents help balance his everyday activities while also doing the same for Garrett's brothers. This happens while the parents also take charge of their own responsibilities. We are next introduced to the Wiliams. They believe themselves to be a developing family with the similar hectic schedule filled with activities for kids as well a the parents. Both families have an active …show more content…
Lower Richmond is a school that educates from kindergarten to fifth grade. Nothing spectacular comes from this school, as it as just an ordinary elementary school. The school is surrounded by racially segregated neighborhoods. The city is home to many workers. But these workers do not survive off career made jobs, but do off daily tasks. Even though Lower Richmond is trying to thrive, its academic system struggles greatly. The chapter continues to speak of other schools in the area that has predominantly black students. The children do receive aid witch school supplies thanks to help of most teachers from the schools, one being swan school. In conclusion the chapter wraps up by explaining and pushing the importance of Child development. It comes from the adults in their lives. The adults present are what these children have to look up to and with the support of the parents, it could lead to positive outcomes in the children's future