I couldn't help but think about the networks I am a part of in my everyday life as we dug into Unit 4 and examined the complex networks of family and exchange in a South African environment. These networks have shaped my experiences and interactions on a daily basis, even though they are not as explicit or structured as those researched in South Africa.

My family network is the foundation of my social network, above everything else. My parents, siblings, and other family members make up my immediate family, and they are the ones who always support, love, and mentor me. We have developed a close relationship through our same experiences and memories, which supports me at difficult moments.I couldn't help but think about the networks I am a part of in my everyday life as we dug into Unit 4 and examined the complex networks of family and exchange in a South African environment. These networks have shaped my experiences and interactions on a daily basis, even though they are not as explicit or structured as those researched in South Africa.

My family network is the foundation of my social network, above everything else. My parents, siblings, and other family members make up my immediate family, and they are the ones who always support, love, and mentor me. We have developed a close relationship through our same experiences and memories, which supports me at difficult moments.