The Secret Life Of Manny Essay

Following the reading of Manny’s situation, there are no doubts that Manny is a troubled teenager who is in desperate need of assistance and guidance. He has stated, at this particular point in his life, he is uncertain about his continuation of school and how to improve not only his current and future living situation. Based on Erickson’s theory concerning the eight stages of human development, Manny’s issues did not start when he reached the adolescence stage; they started in the toddler stage, which is where trust is of utmost importance at this stage. Within the reading, we have identified that Manny is living with his grandmother in a low-income neighborhood. The first question, as Manny’s councilor, would be where are Manny’s parents? The
Have you had anything to drink today? As I understand your current situation, you are living in a place where you feel unsafe, and although you love your grandmother, you may not understand who and what it will take to aid you in growing up to be the man I know you can be. You are skipping school to drink alcohol because you want to numb the pain of your current situation, but you realized that in order for you to progress in life, better your life and future, education is an essential component of these goals. Manny, you are not the only one who has been, is going through, or will go through your situation, but there is hope for you and everyone else. Let’s try to get you back in school and put you in a program where you can raise your self-esteem and understand the value of your life as well as help you to be all you can be in this life. Additionally, let me provide you a tutor to assist you with your academic needs.
Manny, how do you feel about what I am telling you?
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