Since the beginning of the twentieth century, a long time ago, up until the twenty-first century where we are now, children have been bore, raised and gone through the same cycle as their parents over generations. Long and tedious years put to the test in hopes of raising a healthy and successful child that would mirror their parents struggles and teachings. But how is this task to be successful and one-hundred-percent effective for every parent? Research has been put to the test and two subjects will be criticized and judged based on the list of the 10 competencies that ensure parenting outcomes.

   In the "Glass Castle: A Memoir" by Jeannette Walls, Jeannette writes the lives of her family while living in abject poverty while living an adventure that is soon reality when Jeannette grows over the years of her life. Throughout the years Rex Walls, Jeannette's father, had many flaws as a person but focused on giving Jeannette love and affection in his own form of way that seemed to be as close as his addiction to alcoholism. His other strong asset as a father is very dim but can be acknowledged as the learning and education outside the classroom. The things he taught his children like stars, swimming, and looking for gold. He showed he cared for Jeannette when he put a twist on reality to make her life of running away like an adventure. His weakest assets would be that of stress management. Rex overdosed on alcohol which led to many of the downfalls and arguments with Jeanette's mother. Behavior management was also a weak asset with Rex Walls as father-figure. He behaved poorly when it came to others as well as his wife.
   Although Jeannette's mother Rose Mary Walls, seemed far and distant, she promoted autonomy and independence in her children. She sustained her belief that being self-sufficient and self-reliant is a priority as a living creature. Rose Mary to a certain extent provided a religious way of living with faith within their home. Rose Mary lacked love and affection towards her children. And safety was the least important asset for her children.
   These forms of parenting are questionable in society today but their children turned out alright in the end, self-sufficient members of society.