wenty-six bad things.”But the mother sat knitting in silence“What twenty-six!” shouted the girl.The mother still did not answer her.“You can’t tell me because you don’t know! You don’t know anything!” And the girl ran outside, jumped on her bicycle, and in her hurry to get away, she fell before she even reached the corner. (Tan 88) Parenthood has traditionally existed within the context of the family. It is the key which unlocks the gate to other social roles and participation in society. Social parenthood emphasizes the significance of the emotional relation and commitment to children. (Shannon 44)The Joy Luck Club is a book about relationships between families. The book portrays how families stick together between hard times and how the bond they share always stands strong. ...
