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Carlos Ortiz
Mrs. Angulo
27 February 2017
In recent epochs, Central American migration to the United States has been compelled
primarily through the political instability and economic adversity found among large-scale
Latina mothers who risk their existence and the relation with their children in order to
financially support them through U.S. economics, neglecting moral and developmental
support that children desire. Throughout Enriques Journey (2006), Sonia Nazario reasons
that many departing mothers dont comprehend the full consequences of leaving their child
behind as separations dont always result in the prosperous viewpoint expected through
optimism. Arguably, a mother should remain with her children as they are dependent on a
close relationship to prosper and will notably make radical decisions to maintain this status.
The juxtaposition between staying with or leaving a child behind in order to support them is a
decision that must be profoundly considered by optimistic Latina mothers as separation may
cause for feelings of abandonment, individual deterioration, and the possibility of lethal
support and elate their children with education, a home, an abundance of food, and non-
essential commodities. Although many would benefit from currency that separates one from
the line of poverty, children develop feelings of abandonment as they are not physically
supported by their mothers from a few feet away, completely eliminating the affectious
connection between mother and child. Through Enriques perception, he claims, A true
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mother, he tells Lourdes, isnt the person who carries you in her womb. It is someone who
raises and nurtures you, landing a distinguished blow describing that he just required the
mother-child relationship with Lourdes to not result as dilapidated as he did throughout the
years (Nazario). Debatably, most children are left with some form of close relative through
culture, as Enrique with his grandmother Mara who morally supported him and supplied
affection despite living at the line of poverty. Being expected to prosper however, Enriques
feelings of abandonment were fueled through judgmental accusations that resulted in further
downfall since he had no bodily relief from his mother, just as many other children
experience.
While Latina mothers economically benefit in the United States, some children
develop individual deterioration through the form of drugs and lethal habits to accommodate
the lost support of their mothers. According to drugfree.org, numerous teens turn to drugs for
solace when they had taken an emotional toll or are infelicitous with their surroundings (Top
8 Reasons). In reflection, Enrique turned to substance abuse through marijuana and glue as a
form of escapism from the feelings induced by the disconnection of his mother and the
addition of family judgement. His identity drastically changed as he revolted, only seeking
the physical being of his mother to support his condition. Contrary to this form of
development, Enriques girlfriend Mara Isabel did not sustain through the use of narcotics
despite remaining in the same position of separation from her parents. Although she reflected
a moral image for those who seek escape from feelings of neglect, Isabel supplemented her
affection through the birth of her and Enriques daughter, Jasmn. Through these examples, it
is evident that children and teenagers are prone to radical measures to supplement feelings of
As Latina mothers remain in the United States for numerous years to prosper and
financially gain for the benefit of their children, countless progenies risk the possibility of
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lethal consequences through the preparation and execution of attempting to reunify with their
mothers. Taking part on hazardous journeys atop freight trains and among political
corruption, children may experience rape, torture, impairment, and malnutrition just to see
their mothers once again. According to analyst Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova representing
the U.S.-Mexico border were from major Central American countries such as El Salvador,
Guatemala, and Honduras, seeking some form of closure or relationship (Central American
Immigrants). This in turn, has the possibility to be reduced through the more developed
Journey represents the dangerous expedition of his, it is evident that a childs trip towards the
U.S. poses great threats as he was subjected to demise countless times along with having to
evade corruption from government officers. Also, having the availability of a coyote to aid
the crossing of the U.S.-Mexico border proves that one does not need to take extreme
measures to find a way inside of American lands. Although anybody may request for a coyote
to minimize danger, not all have the financial capabilities in order to do so. Children are also
increasingly more vulnerable to experience theft or abandonment through the use of a coyote,
remaining with or leaving behind their child as separation may result in contemplations of
abandonment, individual corrosion, and the prospect of mortal penalties for the child. These
progenies expect a physical connection between themselves and their mothers, therefore they
will take extreme measures just to subside the feeling of abandonment to the extent of their
possible death.
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Works Cited
Nazario, Sonia. Enrique's Journey: The True Story of a Boy Determined to Reunite with His
"Top 8 Reasons why Teens Try Alcohol and Drugs." Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. N.p.,