I will answer the following question:
3. Explain two struggles you or others face as you/they move from childhood to adulthood.
Well...hmm. I know for me, this transition is already starting to occur, so I can speak somewhat form my own experience. I have a job, and have had it since the month I turned 16. I REALLY think having a job before you go off to college, or move out, or graduate, helps you prepare yourself for adulthood. It has sometimes been tough, though. I can't always participate in weekend activities or attend all school events, but later I realize- that's how it will be when I'm older, so why not get used to it now? Ah hell, that's long enough. :) I'm tired anyway.
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I definitely agree with you, Haley. In fact, there have been study after study done to prove that students who work in school (high school and college) are much more successful when it comes to school/management/etc.
ReplyDeleteYou bring up a struggle that Holden goes through throughout the book. He definitely does not share your level of work ethic; he can't even make school work. Do you think that his problem comes from his inability to face the fact that he is growing up? Is he a spoiled rich kid who has never had to work for anything?
I'd be interested in hearing your response!
After reading through chapter 4, Holden definitely seems like he doesn't realize that he has to grow up relatively soon. He's been kicked out of a prestigious school and STILL doesn't see it as a big problem. Holden needs some discipline! Maybe living at a boarding school does that to you- no parents at home telling you what to do.
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