1. The Banks Family

2. Will Smith Born: September 25, 1968 Raised by his mother in poverty after his dad abandoned them both Moved in with his Aunt and Uncle after he got into a fight on the basketball court He is immature and a womanizer Very smart but doesn’t like people to know that His best friend is Jazz

3. Philip Banks Born: January 30, 1945 Was raised on a farm in North Carolina by parents Was a civil rights activist Attended Princeton University and then Harvard Law School He is a strict and gruff man but he also has a softer side Head of the Banks Household

4. Vivian Banks Born: October 21, 1951 Married to Philip Banks Mother of Hilary, Carlton and Ashley Banks Aunt of Will Smith Sibling of Helen, Janice and Vy (Will's mother) Vivian Career included a college professor and a brief teaching job at Bel-Air Academy

5. Carlton Banks Born: August 4, 1974 Child of Philip and Vivian Banks Sibling of Hilary and Ashley Banks Cousin of Will Smith Princeton-bound and hard working manager of the Peacock (ULA's student store)

6. Ashley Banks Born: April 29,1979. Ashley was the youngest child. Ashley looked up to Will as a big brother. Ashley felt like she was old enough to make her own decisions. She was known as Ashley Honey. She was known as Ash by her cousin Will.

7. Hilary Banks Born: October 8, 1968 Eldest sibling of the Bank's Family attractive, dull-witted and known for Valley Girl personality Obsessed with shopping and usually spoiled by her father Phil Strong sense of integrity shows affection to family members Started out as a weather girl for a local TV station Her relationship with a TV producer opened the door for Hilary to start her own "TV Talk Show" Moved her talk show to New York City, where she resides with her little sister Ashley

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9. Demographics for Bel Air, CA Bel-Air, California (90077), which is about 12 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The community is bordered by Brentwood on the west and southwest, Westwood on the south and Sherman Oaks on the north. It was founded in the 1920s by Alphonzo E. Bell and has served as a home for several celebrities and political figures. Below are some photographs and population information.

10. Demographics for Bel Air, CAContinue

11. Demographics for Bel Air, CAContinue

12. Neighborhood Housing Characteristics for Bel Air, CA 90077

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16. How We Can Help Kevin Jenkins Major: General Studies w/ concentration in Consumer Sciences Give tips to Philip and Vivian on how to better manage the funds they provide to their children in order to better prepare their children for their economic responsibilities in the real world. Provide help to Carlton and Will in regards to their time management skills with working at the University store and trying to balance a class schedule at the same time. Illustrate to Hilary how her overspending on shopping could hurt her in the future, and how she should try to better manage her income by making investments that will generate income that will become more resourceful to her in the future. With Ashley moving to New York to attend an Performing Art's College with hopes of embarking on a fashion career I would advise her set up a list of goals and pattern of time to move towards the completion of these goals, so that she stays focused and does not get sidetracked in a big city like New York. Alvia Underwood Major: Early Childhood Education w/ concentration in Early Child Development Work with Philip and Vivian on caring for their children, developing healthy relationships with them, and how they can best anticipate the needs of their children. Work with the children on planning their future (choosing schools/career paths). Help Will, Carlton and Ashley with their studies and how they can improve their study habits. Make suggestions as to how the family can spend more time together as a whole to strengthen their bonds.

17. How We Can Help Eric Scott Major: Early Childhood Education w/ concentration on Early Child Development I could work with Philip on his temper to make him understand that children respond better to pleasant, easy tones rather than a screaming, booming tone. I could start working with the Will, Hillary and Carlton the proper way to take care of the future children if they were to have any. Give Vivian advise on the more up to date ways of childhood education and development when she has Nicky Banks. Work with Will to help him with his father abandonment issues that he developed when he was a child. Janet Evans Major: Early Childhood Education w/ concentration on Early Child Development •Work with the children on how to communicate more with their father. •Work with the children on how to be more open about their feelings. •Work with the children on how to be trustworthy. •Work with the children on how to respect their parents decision.