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Low Socioeconomic Home Disadvantages
Living in a low socioeconomic home brings many disadvantages. However, I would like to take the path of a more positive outlook. While it is easy to say living in a low socioeconomic home causes damages to a child, which is a true statement, there are also many positives that come from this situation. Growing up in a low socioeconomic home affected Sonia’s parents. Her father worked long hours and her mother had to work two jobs. This allowed Sonia to develop independence. While growing up she did not prefer to be without her parents, this allowed her to mature and obtain knowledge and experiences associated with self-independence. I believe Sonia Sotomayor being raised in a low socioeconomic home illustrated the importance of family. Sonia
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