Cremona agrees with this when he states that “[t]he manner in which [he] now write[s], and communicate[s]… has been directly affected by the two major influences in [his] life, [his] parents” (195). He emphasizes that these two individual styles help him to become a better writer, enhancing his communication and the way he relates to the world. Cremona describes spending time with his father and his father’s co-workers as an easy and direct language learning experience. Likewise, by reading his mother’s letters to excuse him from school, he learns to distinguish what language is appropriate in a more formal setting. As a matter of fact, Clare Bolton and Christina Clark (2012) in their research about Parents’ View on Literacy Development, found that “...most parents felt that they as parents [are] the most important influence on their child’s communication and language skills” (1). Cremona agrees when he writes how his writing “...have the traces of [those] two viewpoints.” (197). In short, parents play a crucial role in children’s literacy and the way they communicate with others. Nevertheless, Cremona’s exposure to both informal and formal speeches taught him to tailor his approach to better suit his audience and specific writing