After finishing Chapters 8-10, there is a lot to think about. We learn a lot about Jerry in Chapter 9 that we did not know before. What do we learn about Jerry's relationship with his father? Do you feel that this is a healthy relationship? Why/why not? Would you be comfortable living with this type of relationship? Explain.
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We learn that Jerry and his father have been growing a part since Jerry's mom died. I feel this is not a healthy relation ship at all because when you lose someone you need your family there to support you and Jerry's dad is not supporting him at all. I would not be comffortable living like this because i need my father and a guide through life and a friend not just someone who lives like a ghost.
ReplyDeleteJackson Willey
We learn that Jerry and his father are not as close as they used to be because of Jerry's mom's death. I think this is not a healthy relationship because a father and son should always be close no matter what the situation. Your family should be there when your down and need support. I personally would not be comfortable living in this manner because I like to have a loving family. I think it is key to a great lifestyle. I would be depressed if I lived this way.
ReplyDeletethe comment after Jackson's is Shane Fogarty
ReplyDeleteJerry and his dad are becoming farther apart. After he lost his mother Jerry is lacking the support he needs to get from his father. I would feel awkwardliving in a situation because I would expect my parent to be there for me.
ReplyDeleteDavid t
Its seems like Jerry and his father's relationship is slowly deteriorating. Its appears that Jerry wants to build up and heal his relationship with his father but his father is still somewhat closed off because of his wife's death. This is not a healthy relationship. If I were in this situation I would need someone to talk to like my dad.
ReplyDeleteThe comment above is T.J. Benedict's
ReplyDeleteJerry's dad doesn't seem to bee there for him. He needs someone there to help him through this tough time. His mother died and he feels as if he is alone. I don't think this is a very healthy relationship.
ReplyDeleteAaron Argenas
we learn that jerry's relationship with his father is not very good, their relationship isnt good because it seems like they do not bond at all(talk about sports, watch tv together etc.) i would not be comfortable with this type of relationship because i would want to be able to go to my father for types of advice
ReplyDeleteMichael P
After the death of Jerry's mom, Jerry and his dad are becoming less and less close. This is a bad situation to be in. The death of the mother should have brought the two closer so they could use each other to cope with it. All they have is each other which is another they should try to become close. I wouldn't be happy if had to deal with this situation because family is important and i'm close with my family.
ReplyDeleteDanny Obernauer
Jerry's relationship with his father is distant and they do not connect. As father and sons usually have a stong relationship, theirs is weak. This relationship is not healthy due to the death of Jerry's mom. Deaths could strengthen a family or cause seperation and this death is slowly seperating the two. Both of them go through the same routine and they can never enter into a deep conversation. No, I would not be comfortable living with this relation, because there would never be a connection, but just a conversation. Both Jerry and his father never enter a family talk, but one of a friend. So, during a hard time this relationship would hurt the two, because they would not be able to show their emotions.
ReplyDeletePatrick R
As the story progresses you learn that Jerry's mom died and his father has been distrot. Ever since Jerry lost his mom he an his father have been seperating. I would not feel comfortable with this relationship because Jerry's father and Jerry never talk about anything and it would be like you have no one to talk to about your problems. If i was in Jerry's shoes I would try to become closer as a family.
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In the chapter nine, we learn that Jerry's mother past away and his fatheer is not the closest/best of friends. I don't think this is a healthy relationship because a father and son should be close to each other on a personal basis, without tansion. I would not be comfortable living with this situation because you would feel alone and your only way of escape is through school and your friends.
ReplyDeleteIan Frantz
We learn that Jerry's relationship with his father is that they really don't talk to each other. Father's usually have a great bond with their son, but for them they don't ever since Jerry's mother died. I don't think that this i a very healthy relationship because they are family. Family is suppose to get a long and be tight with each other. I would not want to live like Jerry because to me that life style at home is pretty depressing. Even though the family fights aren't fun, they still give some excitement to the household.
ReplyDeleteWe find out that Jerry has lost his mother in this novel. Jerry's relationship with his Dad is gradually seperating. I feel that this relationship is technically healthy because I feel that they feel strange without Jerry's mother being there. It is maybe a phase that they are going through. It would take time getting used to this situation and wouldn't feel comfortable. This situation would take time to get used to.
ReplyDeleteJohn B.
After Jerry's mom died, a wall had developed in Jerry's relationship with his father. This is not a healthy relationship. Jerry is beginning to doubt his father, and at one point feels sorry for him. He has also lost some respect for him too. I would not like to live in a relationship like this, because it would be very stressful and depressing.
ReplyDeleteHANK POTOSNAK
The relationship between Jerry and his dadis a bit strange but with the circumstances that they are both going through fits the book. I think that the father and son should be the closest relationship that they go throught but not as close as husban and wife. In the book they just say that their days are "fine" in real life not everyday would be fine so I think that they need to work on a father son connection.
ReplyDeleteChuck Russell
Oops. Forgot 6th sentence. Please disregard previous comment. This is my new comment.
ReplyDeleteAfter Jerry's mom died, a wall had developed in Jerry's relationship with his father. This is not a healthy relationship. Jerry is beginning to doubt his father, and at one point feels sorry for him. He has also lost some respect for him too. I would not like to live in a relationship like this. It would be very stressful and depressing.
HANK POTOSNAK
We are informed that Jerry's mother died and this is tearing Jerry and his father apart. This is not a healthy relationship because the son should not be stronger than the father. Even though both men are feeling the same thing Jerry should be easier on his father. Because his father felt a different love for their mother/wife than Jerry did. They should help each other through it and become closer. I would not be comfortable living in this situation. It is not healthy for you and i wouldnt want a dead mother and alot of stress in my life. Also the only person that is their for me my dad is no stronger than I am.
ReplyDeleteStephen Lichtenfels
The death of Jerry's mother is the start of the strain between Larry and his father. This is not a healthy relationship because the absince of a maternal figure could result in conflict and ultimatley separation. The two stuggling men find trouble simply communicating even as father and son. Jerry begins to doubt and feel a loss of respect for his old man. I would never want to have this relationship with my father because we are very close and the thought of his absince seems unbearable.
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Billy Z
Once Jerry's mother died, we find that him and his father develope a very distint relatioship. It is as if Jerry and his father are two complete strangers. This relationship is very straining on the two of them. For Jerry, it is hard because he does not have anyone that he can really have a heart to heart conversation with. For his father, it is difficult because it is percieved that he doesn't even care about Jerry. I could not live with this kind of relationship. It would be too difficult for me to watch my father and I grow more apart as time went on.
ReplyDeleteLuke Mafrica
Jerry seems to want to impress his dad. He always asks " how his day went". Without regard to the question his dad simple replies "fine." Jerry wants a strong relationship with his dad, since the loss of his mother. Jerry's father is not showing concern and respect towards his son though. Maybe even Jerry's father is in deep sorrow. Jerry just wants to be close to his father, just like any other kid would want. If I were in Jerry's shoes, it would probably be difficult to engage conversation and interact with my own father.
ReplyDeleteFrankie V
After Jerry's mom had died, his dad and him grew further and further apart. It is not a good thing when you can barely go to your own father anymore for advise or anything like that. If I was not able to be able to talk to my dad about anything or it seemed like he didnt have time for me, that would be a very unconforting thing to have to go through.
ReplyDelete~Dylan Junker~
Jerry does not have a very strong relationship with his father. Ever since his mother died, it seems that Jerry's dad is now a very quiet person who is going through a really hard time and doesent want to talk to anyone about it. This is not a good thing because now that Jerry's dad is being the way he is, Jerry will never get the chance to ask his dad his opinion on something or he would not be able to ask his father for any type of advice. Not being able to talk to your own father would be a very unconforting thing. You would not really have anyone to go to for advice or anything like that.
ReplyDelete~Dylan Junker~
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ReplyDeleteWE find out that Jerry and his Dad dont have a very close relationship after his moms death. I think this is a unhealthy relationship because if i lost one of my parent or family members i would want support from my other family memebers. And without his father Jerry is basically all alone and has to deal with all his problems by himself.
ReplyDeleteMarvin D
We find out that Jerry and his father are very distant and don't easily talk to each other about life. This is not a healthy relationship for a father and his son. This isn't healthy because a father and his son should be very close and ready to talk about many things. Also, having someone to talk to at home is a very necessary thing to have. I would not be comfortable living with this relationship because it's always a good thing to have a father or mother who you can talk to and depend upon. It is also not a good thing to be distant from a single parent because it can lead to emotional difficulties.
ReplyDeleteJohn H.
I think that Jerry's relationship with his father us very distant. This is not a healthy relationship because I don't think that Jerry would want to go to his father for any problems that he might have. I would not feel comfortable if I had this type of relationship.
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