Alexis wishes to have a laptop because she knows that she will have more complex assignments in her first year of high school. She will need to quickly access information from the internet and become familiar with digital tools and software to prepare for her future career. Alexis is also working on her relationship with her birth family, and they support her request for a laptop to help her achieve her educational goals in school. Having a laptop would make it easier for Alexis to pursue her interest in geography and support her educational goals throughout her first year of high school. However, she is facing a barrier due to the lack of resources to obtain a laptop. Having her own laptop would greatly improve her ability to manage her assignments and complete schoolwork.