In nancy gibbs article, what does it mean to be 13, nancy claims that being 13 is the bridge into adulthood,the age of innocence, and adolescence. Nancy gibbs believe it is the age where children become your adults and demand more respect and start giving less. Many believe 13 is when parents should start guiding their children into the right direction, make suggestions, and these preteens are starting to make more descions.Many 13 year olds are exposed to adult material unlike oreteens years ago who were preparing to marry and start a family in a few years. Gibbs concludes her claim by saying over the years the idealism of being "13" is changing. Nancy gibbs intended audience are parents of 13 year old male and females because gibbs uses every day home situations, parent relationships, and even statistics.
1.)In your opinion what does it mean to be 13?
2.) Do you agree with Nancy gibbs claim that being "13" changes with each generation?
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