olved upbringing a child will fall through the cracks in a society where everyone is fighting for their own success and won’t stop to help a struggling person. We can rebuild America’s foundation. It will take a while but a return to the values and traditions that this country was founded on will be a welcome change. I have had the privilege of growing up in a very supportive home, where I was unconditionally loved. My family instilled in me the values that I carry with me everywhere and they are a part of who I am as well as what I pride myself on. These are such values as honesty, integrity, respect, honor, truthfulness, loyalty, trust, and reliability. I feel I owe it to my parents and family to create a positive image of them when I am away from them. Whatever I do reflects on them and I make sure that whatever I do, I do it good and responsibly. I am very grateful for my family but at the same time realize that not everyone had the opportunities I was given. ...