Every child would like to have a dad that works at a candy store. Think about it going to school then stopping by the store to get some candy and spending time with your dad. Those years are when parents spend the most time with their kids. But, as kids grow up they don’t like to spend time with their parents anymore. All they want is freedom to do what they want when they feel like it. Papa’s Parrot is a great short story with an outstanding message for teens.
Papa’s Parrot by Cynthia Rylant tells readers that they need to spend time with their parents before they can’t anymore. When you are little all you want to do is spend time with your parents. As you grow up things change. You would rather be with friends then with your parents. It is okay to spend time with your friends but you should still have some time in your life to be with your family. When you’re in your teens hanging out with your family is embarrassing. One reason why is that sometimes your parents and brothers and sisters will like say or do stuff to you when you are around you friends that is really embarrassing.
In the story Papa’s Parrot the main character loved being with his dad when he was young, but once he got older he did not like being around his dad as much. After something not so good happens, because the main characters dad was lonely he bought a parrot. From there on it all went downhill. The boys dad started talking to the bird and saying “Where’s Harry” and stuff like that. Later Harry’s dad got sick and had to go to the hospital, probably due to the stress of not seeing his son. This story just proves what can happen in situations like this.
This story is very touching and it has a really strong message. Anyone could benefit from reading this story. Just remember hang out with your friends, but make time for your family too.
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