Parenting Attitudes and Behaviors: Mr. James Mathews
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Full Length Interview
Home Is Where I Make It Oral History Project: Mathews, James
Interviewees
James Mathews
Timestamp
(22:50-24:30)
Description
“Well, basically we provided a good roof over their head and they had plenty to eat. [laughter] We attempted to keep them clothed and so on and so forth. I believe as far as their schooling is concerned, they did not choose to go to school. Like my son is a firefighter, so when he finally decided what he wanted to do, he was able to go to school on his own to become qualified. I have another daughter that when she was living in Florida she went to school down there. In fact, I have two children that lived in Florida for a while and they went to school in Florida for other education, to gain knowledge in that sense. So basically I haven't really provided college education for them because they at the time didn't require it or didn't seem to be needing it at the moment. We have helped them in other ways, you know, financially and other ways to keep them going ahead.”
Date
3-31-2001
Keywords
parenting attitudes and behaviors, Black families, Maine
Recommended Citation
Elgersman Lee, Maureen, "Parenting Attitudes and Behaviors: Mr. James Mathews" (2001). Series 1: Family - Recordings. 4.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/we-exist-exhibit-audio/4
Comments
Age at Time of Interview: 59
Born: 1941 in Portland Maine
Family status: Married with five children
Duration of Residence in Maine: Lived in Maine all his life. Lived in South Portland for over 26 years)