From saving money to buy a car and moving to West Virginia and then leaving responsibility for finances and income to her children, Rose Mary Wall contributed to put Jeanette and her siblings through a rough and tough childhood. However, one could argue that despite all the terrible impacts the mother had on her children, all she actually did was influence them positively to be able to overcome any difficulties they might face in their lives. Ultimately, Rose Mary Wall's character, independent, unreasonable and stubborn, had both a positive and negative impact on her children's lives through the hardships they all faced.