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Summary Of The Glass Castle By Bobbi Walls

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Based on the article by Bobbi Leder, the memoir The Glass Castle written by Jeannette Walls, and personal experiences, it is evident that parents should be required to obtain a parenting license due to previous neglecting cases. Although there is a fair amount of disputes on whether having a license to become a parent is just as important as a license to drive a car, there is convincing evidence to support this requirement. Those who disagree with the statement can only argue that there are people with good intentions thus do not need a license. On the other hand, those who agree with this statement see both sides of parenting styles. There are parents who strive to provide their kids with all their needs and others that simply have kids …show more content…

Both parenting styles are acknowledged but the impact of those who neglect their children is beyond imaginable. Bringing a child into the world is a gift; therefore, they should be treated with love and compassion. Sadly, there are people who disregard the importance of showing their kids these qualities. There are cases of horrible negligence all over the news as shown in the article, “I’m sick of watching the news and learning about people abusing their kids, neglecting them, and leaving them in cars (during the sweltering heat) with the windows rolled up” (Leder). The visual reference within the sentence is quite chilling. It’s unbelievable that parents who leave their kids trapped in agonizing temperatures exist. This imagery just goes to show the extent that incautious parents go to when their children are not their priorities. When a person decides to have kids, their children must be their prime concern otherwise, do not deserve to take on the role of a …show more content…

I kicked and flailed and thrashed my way to the surface, gasping for air, and reached out to Dad. But he pulled back, and I didn’t feel his hands around me until I’d sunk one more time. (Walls 66) The context in the passage provides visual and kinesthetic imagery as the descriptions of her failed swimming attempt is shown. A young girl is seen in a large body of water struggling and gasping for air as her dad voluntarily let her sink. Not only does this characterize Rex as an irresponsible parent but the possible consequence of an oblivious action is shown. Due to Rex’s ignorance, Jeannette could have easily drowned. Parents just like Rex Walls should be required to obtain a parenting license since their view on disciplinary and life lessons are not exactly

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