Ryan's favorite park is going to be demolished, and in its place a shopping center is going to be built. Ryan is very upset because she will no longer be able to go to the park every day and play. Her mom has explained to her that they have no control over this decision. She will try to go to the next closest park; however, this park is farther away and Ryan may only get to go once a week. According to Bronfenbrenner, this example demonstrates the .