Analysis Of Saturday Climbing By W. D Valgardson

In “The C Word in the Hallway”, author, Anna Quindlen expresses her pleas to reach out and end the neglect of teen struggles. Bullying, break-ups, isolation, family issues, academics, and more could result as contributing factors to the hardships of teenagers. Unfortunately, “role models” setting the examples, overlook the fatal outcomes of these hardships. The poor example taught is to mask our struggles and toughen through them. This masking method can only be effective for so long before one cracks. In her article regarding the uprising of mental health issues found in teenagers, Anna Quindlen calls to action on parents, educators, and politicians to emphasize the importance of recognizing teenage hardships, so the teenagers can too recognize

Even though she was at her house, she still hurried to get to school for the feeling of satisfaction and safety instead of staying at her house which is filled with fear and discomfort. Barry uses the main character’s actions to convey that the narrator only feels comfort when she is at school and that she always urges to be there. Secondly, in the passage that follows, Lynda Barry writes the narrator’s thoughts to show that just the sighting of someone’s safe haven can relieve panic. “ All I knew was a feeling of panic, like the panic that strikes kids when they realize they are lost. That feeling eased the moment I turned the corner and saw the dark outline of my school at the top of the hill” (Barry 1). The quotes conveys that just when the protagonist sees the outline of her school the feeling of discomfort simply disappears. The narrator’s mind finally went calm, as shown through the thoughts that went through her head. Thirdly, in the next excerpt, the author uses first person narrative to express the thinking of the central figure of narrative. “It’s only thinking about it now, 28 years later, that

Parents now days believe teens are misbehaving and not listening more so than teens in years past. However, kids in years past had more control and authority of their own life’s unlike today’s kids who have to rely on their parents. Adults now days have complete authority over teens unlike teens in years past. Teens back in the day were able to find work at an early age and could choose whether or not they wanted to attend school. With that being said, today’s teenager’s growth to adulthood is being prolonged due to society’s changes. Coontz states, “relations between adults and teens are especially strained today, not because youths have lost their childhood, but because they are not being adequately prepared for the new requirements of adulthood.” (McIntyre, 2014, p. 8) Therefore, society’s sociological and historical changes are the real reason for adult and teen

Sonny wasn't safe, no matter how much his brother had tried to protect him in his own way, by sending him to live with Isabel and her parents. He still got involved with drugs. The big brother syndrome kicks in again one day when Sonny had gone out. "I was trying to remember everything I'd heard about dope addiction and I couldn't help watching Sonny for signs. I wasn't doing it out of malice. I was trying to find out something about my brother. I was dying to hear him tell me he was safe" (54). He was trying to protect his brother, but there was nothing he

When in the course of human events, us teens feel the need to compose our own Declaration of Independence so everyone worldwide can observe as well as understand why we feel the need to be independent and equal to everyone else around us including our parents. We would like to show them that we can be independent and don’t always need to count on them. This means we would need to prove to them what we are capable of doing on our own.

Nevertheless, when in the course of life events, it becomes necessary for parents to stop supervise their kids' lives. Parents need to learn to let go and let their kids live their lives. I must explain why am I doing this. This led me to make my own Declaration of Independence from my parents. This is done for all the parents to see that we are all the same.

In Lynda Barry's essay “The Sanctuary of School” Barry gives her own personal feelings and experiences about the school system. She points out the fact that when times are “lean” the first things the government eliminates from the school systems is the art, music. and other creative programs. In her essay she gives her readers insight on her childhood, explaining how going to school was her get-away from her financially and emotionally unstable home. Barry points out how she and her brother weren’t noticed by their family while at home. For example, at the age of seven Barry sneaks out of the house while it was still dark because she feels a sudden urgency to get to school; when she gets close, she feels a sense of peace come over her. When

For centuries, teenagers have fought with their parents over the amount of freedom they should have. Parents always fight to reel in their child’s freedom, while teens argue that they need more privileges. While parents certainly have an argument in protecting their kids from the big, scary world, ultimately teenagers need to be exposed to the dangers of everyday life in order to prepare them for entering it on their own. If they have no real-life experience, they cannot be expected to handle it well when they leave their parents’ houses. In order to teach kids responsibility and life skills, kids should be allowed freedom to work and be out on their own, but have certain restrictions on a case-to-case basis in terms of curfews and household obligations.

Barry also uses metaphors to get her message across. Throughout the essay she mentions sound and it being turned off. Sometimes she used it literally, and sometimes figuratively. In the beginning she explains that she and her brother would often watch television with the sound off while her parents are fighting. She and her brother did not mind because it was something that brought them closer together. Later in the

Modern culture promotes having fun and doing what feels good in the moment. Connie has poor communication with her family, shown by her rebellious behavior and lack of respect for her parents. She chooses to distance herself from her family which results in them not being there when she needs them the most. Parents are supposed to be protectors and leaders in their children’s lives and when these key aspects are not present, a window is opened for the victimization of youth. The consequences of such situations result in a predicament like Connie’s and becomes an immense concern for the effects that modern culture has on

Therefore, young children should be guided through multiple techniques in order to attain independence, self-discipline, and initiative. I believe that by promoting individuality as well as relying on consequences will allow young children to strengthen their independence. Through consequences, young children learn that what we do affects ourselves or peers. Another factor that needs to be considered when strengthening independence would be avoiding unmet needs. As we help young children to understand their own needs we are helping guide them to solving the problem and gaining what they require in order to be successful.

Barry begins her persuasive essay with the techniques of ethos and pathos, by stating her situation at home when she was seven. Her sorrows begin with words like "I snuck out of the house" and "my parents had been fighting all night." She states "The morning I snuck out, I woke up filled with a panic about needing to get to school". This statement plays on the readers emotions while also implying that school is important to her, portraying ethos and pathos. She shifts into a section were she uses pathos. In A DARK OUTSIDE,

In both stories, the protagonists show fear towards changes which are occurring in their lives. Barry from "Saturday Climbing" has a pessimistic attitude about his daughters plans to move away for her post-secondary education. This is because he leads a plain life for them both in order to keep his daughter safe. "He did his best to keep life simple and uncomplicated. It was, he thought, the way to provide her with security" (20). His fear comes from the idea that he will have no way of keeping her safe if she is away, on her own. Alice from "Mirror Image" also has fear and a sense of denial, though this stems from undergoing a brain transplant. While looking in her hand mirror she said to herself "Just you, Alice...

Teenage years are, without argument, the most confusing and difficult years of a person’s life as they

Although allowing children to individually solve their problems fosters independence, avoiding parental responsibilities erodes a child and parent’s relationship. In The Glass Castle, author Jeannette Walls conveys this theme through her parents neglect, especially when she faces physical and emotional peril.