How does this theme develop over the course of "One Thousand Miles"? Understanding another's perspective can help change one's own. Alejandro is frustrated with his family, but when he considers what the family means to his mother, he comes to appreciate them more.

Alejandro is frustrated with his family, but when his mother seems upset by his attitude, he realizes he should appreciate them.

Alejandro wants to get away from his family, but when Abuela Lola explains what family means to his mother, he comes to appreciate them more.

Alejandro wants to get away from his loud family, but when his cousins treat him with unexpected kindness, he starts to appreciate them.