I was born and raised in Washington, DC, in Adams Morgan. In the late 90' moved to Columbia Heights in DC. Then, downtown Silver Spring, MD. I was raised by both of my parent. My Mom was and is strict; she is Christian and faithfully goes to church, reads her Bible, and prays. My mom is antiquated. Whereas, my dad is a bit more liberal-strict yet modern. My mom believed in spankings. My dad believed in long lectures. My entire life I went to private schools. I graduated from a private Christian high school. I was sheltered growing up but I was able to go out with friends with a curfew.
I have been blessed because I have not experienced any hardships. My parents have been able to provide me with food, clothing, and shelter. They have been there for me when I need advice. They are there for me emotionally. I have been able to develop an excellent relationship with my parents. So far, my parents are still there for me.
In reading the essay on Tupac it seems that he lacked the nature and nurture aspect of life. His father was incarcerated and his mother was a recovering drug addict. As Tupac stated he moved to different cities which made it difficult to have true friends and be able to trust them or buddies to grow up with. It seemed that he did not have the chance to have a mentor or caregiver.
I think that both nature and nurture impacted Tupac's life. I believe one is shaped by both nature and nurture.
According to the essay the media shaped Tupac's legacy as a womanizer, thug, gangsta, wearing big gold chains, and a person who is futile.
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