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Each child has a special relationship with their parents; additionally many children tend to be slightly detached from the parents due to several reasons. Over the years, they share memories of good and bad things. This is not to say that the family is dysfunctional, (although there are many cases) however it takes many years for people to accept and respect their relatives decisions. In the essay "Arm Wrestling With my Father" by Brad Manning and "Shooting Dad" by Sarah Vowell, the authors describe their relationship with their father as a child and their perception of gradual changes. Each story depicts a conflict of communication between a child and a parent. Although there are some differences, each essay shares undertones of warmth and indifference. While the essay by Manning appears to be solemn and touching, Vowell comically and cordially demonstrates the differences between her and her father.
The children in both of these essays share common experiences with their......

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