This argument could be helpful to me in refuting the concept that parents have become too lenient. This is my argument but I could for a good they say paragraph out of it.

The author describes a bittersweet trip back to high school and the evolution of stereotypes. Initially, he accepts the ridiculousness of the situation and goes into his old high school with an open mind. Yet, he eventually discovers how revolting teenagers have becomes. This article supports my argument that allowing teens to explore creates a risk that their lives will be mislead.

The author explains how in his youth he relied on the "Peanuts" cartoon to be an outlet. He first expounds on the fact that his brother left because of the disconnect between his father's wishes and his brother's. The author then transitions to the "Peanuts" cartoon, explaining why no other cartoon is better and also why the author is so special. Because of his fascination with the cartoon, he began to see others as cartoons themselves. This helps me to convey the message that sometimes, little to no guidance allows children to explore and discover more without a reliance on the knowledge and abilities of others.

Bowden emphasizes the gap between the "smart" kids and the "dumb" kids, and how much of his identity was formed around these labels. Bowden begins providing a brief history of his tedious attendance at Catholic schools, and then transitions into describing an eight grade experience. His leap from the "dumb" classes to the "smart" classes made him feel as though he had learned more from the "dumb" kid classes. This personal account could be helpful my my argument that too much guidance on the part of superiors leads to rebellion.

The purpose behind the author's use of hyperbole is to display the ridiculousness of these stereotypes.

The description of the old man going to a convention of some sort points out the ridiculousness of fantasizing.

The discouragement in this paragraph is something that I think most children have to deal with. The thought process is that I you're not the best you either give up or you care about what people think of your abilities. If you are the best, there is constant pressure to maintain your position because you also care what people think.

This idea of universal cartoon expressions begs the question of whether or not people are sincere when they converse with one another. Of course it depends on the topic and the people, as well as a plethora of other things. But, when you stop and think about it, there is a lack of sympathy in most conversations. The more one creates artificial feelings, the more they create a cartoon image of themselves.

I personally enjoy this description. When the age gap is large enough that the older sibling becomes a permanent babysitter, they then attain the label "quasi-parent."

It makes sense to claim that the professionals have experience and are impatient when it comes to animals and their needs.

The diction is simple, terse and easily creates an image in my head.

The diction the author chooses to utilize in this statement emphasizes his disgust over the tour.