I'm glad that this was a story of the "old" southwest and that times have changed. Frida, a vibrant, energetic little girl is anxiously awaiting the big Fiesta. Everyone is busy preparing for the big day and Frida can't seem to do anything right; at least nothing that is pleasing to her mother. Her mother is constantly on her about being "proper" and "lady-like". But that is not Frida's personality, she is active and tom-boyish and can only think about riding her uncle's horse, Diablo, at the Fiesta. While it is true that this is a story of the "old" southwest, it doesn't mean that children today aren't faced with this same parental conflict. Some parents have such high expectations of their children that their kids grow up to think they might never be good enough. Also, there are situations where a parent simply cannot identify with their child or vice-versa. Frida's story turned out happy because her mother was able to accept Frida for who she was. Unfortunately, not all stories turn out this way. Many people go on to face this problem their entire lives.
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