Family Relations
By:
Andy Escott
Zack Patti
WHY?
• We chose the topic of family relations because it played a huge role in, Twisted.
• We also feel that this lays a big role in many teenagers and young adults lives.
• Tyler doesn’t get along with his parents. He is always fighting with his dad and sometimes his mother.
Together or Divorced?
• According to the College Student Journal, most kids that have divorced parents end up fighting with them more often.
• Teenagers whose parents are still together have much better relationships with them.
• Teenagers with parents that are together usually fight less often.
Together or Divorced (the sequel)
• After looking at our surveys, we found that teenagers have better relationships with their parents if they are together.
• Teenagers with divorced parents usually rated their relationship with their parents lower. (Many 2’s and 1’s)
• Our surveys backed up what College Teen Journal concluded.
Mom or Dad?
• In Twisted, Tyler fights with his father much more than he fights with his mom.
• His father is rarely home and when he is, he is usually yelling at Tyler.
• He always seems to be in a terrible mood.
• Tyler’s mother, on the other hand, tries to help him and stick up for him is certain situations.
Mom or Dad (part 2)
• Our results were a bit different than how Twisted was written.
• According to our surveys, we found that many people got along with their mothers more than they did with their dads.
• Their mothers are easier to talk to and are usually around more.
Siblings
• According to an article written by Jared Meyer, fights will occur between siblings.
• His article states that it is extremely uncommon for two siblings not to fight.
• All siblings will have their problems with each other.
Siblings (numero dos)
• Tyler has a sister in the book Twisted.
• Tyler is one of the few exceptions to Meyers articles.
• Tyler and his sister rarely fought in the book.
• They were actually really good friends.
Siblings (numero tres)
• After taking surveys of students at west, we found that most teenagers back up Meyers article.
• Many teenagers we surveyed fight with their siblings.
• West Seneca West is different than the book Twisted.
Healthy Families
• One thing that all healthy families should have is trust. With out trust in a family there could be many fights.
• According Teen Health and Wellness trust is very important for a healthy relationship.
Healthy Families 2
• Do you feel like you have a good relationship with your family?
• What do you think about Tyler's relationship with his parents?
• If you have siblings and you fight, is your family a healthy family?
Work Cited
1) Meyer, Jared. “Dealing With Your Parents.” Teen Health and Wellness. Rosen, 2010. Web. 6 Dec. 2010. http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/article/112/dealing-with-your-parents.
2) DeCuzzi, Angela. Knox, David. Zusman, Marty. “The Effect of Parental Divorce on Relationships With Parents and Romantic Partners of College Students.” BNET. 12/10/10. http://findarticles.com
3) Meyer, Jared. “Sibling Rivalry.” Teen Health and Wellness.” Rosen, 2010. Web. 10 Dec. 2010. http://teenhealthandwellness.com/article/300/sibling-rivalry.