The child under observation this semester is a ten-year-old girl named Jessica for whom the observer sometimes babysits. Jessica is the youngest of four siblings. His older sisters are twenty-one and sixteen, and his older brother is fourteen. Jessica rarely interacts with her older sister who is in college, but she is quite close with the younger two. Sometimes, Jessica instigates fights between her and her brother. She will nag and prod him until he snaps and starts yelling at her. Despite these rare arguments, she is mostly quite easy-going and relaxed. However, when he has something he wants in mind, he won't stop tormenting his brothers, or anyone involved, until he gets it. Jessica's parents are happily married and live in a comfortable suburban area of Long Island. They live in a predominantly Indian neighborhood in New Hyde Park. His mother graduated from Saint John's University with a degree in paralegal studies and his father completed trade school to continue his career as an electrician. However, her mother is now a stay-at-home mom who homeschools the children. Jessica says she loves homeschooling because she meets other children from all over Long Island. Her current best friend lives in East Norwich and another close friend lives in Riverhead.Athenas 2Despite coming from a very mixed nationality background, Jessica identifies strongly with her Irish heritage. Although she grew up in America, as both of her parents were born in America and did not choose either of their cultures of origin to raise their children, Jessica identifies more strongly with her mother's side in their Irish nationality. When asked what nationality she was... halfway down the paper... she attended high school and started interning for her career very early. Because of her determined and dedicated personality, the observer doubts that she will change her major when she is in college. Some problems that may arise in the future for Jessica will only occur if she does not develop from some bad habits she has. His manipulative side is one of these problems. Although she is very outgoing and sociable, Jessica has shown, especially with her siblings, a manipulative side. This is part of the self-centered phase he is going through due to his age. However, if this Athenas 6 does not fade from her personality, it will be difficult to maintain the friendships she makes. Jessica is a very hardworking and enthusiastic person. With the support and relationship he has especially with his family, he will easily become a very successful person.
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