Responses on: "Do you believe you grew up in a good family environment? Why or why not?"

Informant #159418: Yes, because we always were together and made sure we made time to spend together. We always ate dinner together, every night

Informant #159512: Yes. My parents never talked about money or problems in front of me. They rarely faught (that I am aware of).... They tried to let me be a kid and not give me their burdens. I had everything I needed to be happy. We had a 2 story house, cars, a pool, huge back yard and animals. So for me I never in my life had to struggle with moving constantly or hearing burdens like that. I wish I would have had my kids when I was older - so I could have provided them with the same living situation.

Informant #159528: I dont know if i would say that...I kinda wish my dad was home more, but my mom did a great job raising us and when my dad was home it was wonderful...(He was in the Army)...

Informant #159543: No. My parents were drug dealers who constantly had costimers coming and going. Some of the friends molested me...

Informant #159553: It wasnt horrible with abuse or neglect. Just broken promises and instability..like i said, coulda been much worse

Informant #159590: Yes. My extended family were extremely important in helping to raise me. They were there for me whenever I needed them. Family is everything, they will always be there no matter what...friends...not so much.

Informant #159837: yes, no spankings ok maybe a couple but it wasn't their way of punishment. My mom is Italian so she is just a loud person. I would be more scared/sad when she was disappointed though.

Informant #159942: Yes I was always loved, my whole family also lived here, so i spent alot of time with my grandparents and aunt and cousins, our family always went to the mountains on the weekends and had picnics at least once a month