There is another central theme in “The Distance Between Us” and that is, family matters. That meaning that the bond between a family can either make or break a person. In Reyna’s case, she is almost always surrounded by family turmoil. For starters, she goes to live with her grandmothers who neglect her and her siblings. This neglect goes on to show how it can affect a young child when Reyna’s mood and attitude starts to change. This goes on for eight long years until she finally gets to move to the United States with her mother and father.
Speaking of her mother and father, their relationship also caused some problems. While Reyna’s father was in the United States, he ended up divorcing her mother because he found somebody new. There are numerous examples of how a divorce can affect a young child. This was the last thing that young Reyna needed in her life. This story demonstrates why family is so important in a person’s life. Not just any family though, it takes a strong family.
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