Bubble "Recap"

So far in "the Bubble" you have encountered seven characters: Lebraun, UConn, American Idol, Stretch Armslong, Flash, Pookie, and Thuglife. Unfortunately, these are all true stories. The common thread between the characters so far are their lack of a father figure and delusion state of mind (or false sense of reality/ability). The other more subtle quality that has not been treated significantly are their academic struggles, which are the result of (in my opinion) an undiagnosed disability (dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, dysgraphia). My belief is that the paternal and academic issues give rise to the delusional characteristic.

I've been tempted to pick up a psychology book to read about the effects of paternal abandonment on young people. Instead, I've opted to observe these seven individuals for any notable similarities. So far, it seems to me that paternal abandoment leaves a child (at minimum) with some baseline insecurities.

A child may feel like the abandonment was a result of some personal flaw. The other possibility is that abandonment usually means there's one income. The effects of growing up poor speaks for itself in this context of insecurity. Lastly, a father who comes and goes could leave a child feeling angry.

Now, consider this. On top of the issues a child may have as a result of having no solid father figure, throw in some major academic struggles. Basically, school sucks as much as home does. Where's the refuge for a child?? If things aren't going well in the two places a child/young adult spends most of his time, then the natural response is to create a reality that serves as a refuge--hence, the Bubble.

Bubble Characteristics: Bubblees have a combination of several of these characteristics.

1. Disloyal
2. Extremely poor judgment/irresponsible
3. Unable/Unwilling to accept blame for anything
4. Financially irresponsible
5. Friends have little to no motivation
6. Awful parent
7. False sense of abilities
8. Chronic exaggerator
9. Little to no ambition/misplaced ambition
10. No resilience
11. Happily ignorant
12. Very inconsistent
13. Drama Driven
14. Unable/unwilling to acknowledge flaws
15. Self – Mutilator
16. Extremely selfish
17. Frequently fired/Rarely hired
18. Manipulative
19. absent moral compass
20. Has at least one significant enabler .