At sixteen, you still think you can escape from your father. You aren't listening to his voice speaking through your mouth, you don't see how your gestures already mirror his; you don't see him in the way you hold your body, in the way you sign your name. You don't hear his whisper in your blood.
At sixteen, individuals often believe they can distance themselves from their parents, particularly their father. This period of adolescence is marked by a strong desire for independence and self-identity. However, there are subtle and profound ways in which a child is influenced by a parent, even without realization. The physical gestures, voice, and even the mannerisms can reflect the father's presence, shaping a young person's identity in ways they might not...
