Everybody has someone who is older than them, who they listen to and respect. As a younger person you have less power and control over the adult. As the adult, you have greater power due to your authority. As a child turns into a teenager they attempt to resist the demands or rules set by the adult by acting out in rebellion, like every average teenager does. This then causes strain in the relationship and resistance that was never felt before. Resulting in tension of power. The book, "Teen Angst", by Ned Vizzinni, is an autobiography written from the perspective of Ned as a teenager. Ned is an average teenager, fighting the everyday battles with school, girls, and friends. In this book, Ned Explains his levels of deep emotion while sharing his take on being a teenager in New York City. Throughout the book ned copes with power, tension, and resistance in different ways.
Neds parents are extremely laid back and trust Ned a little too much. This is why Ned feels he is in authority when in a situation with them. Ned had been caught multiple times not doing the right thing or disobeying his parents, and never gets a real punishment. Usually just a talk or a warning. Now Ned feels as if he can get away with anything, therefore making him feel in power. Due to this there is usually no tension of power between him and his submissive parents. Ned also has younger siblings. Like all siblings there is rivalry. Both younger siblings fight ned for "Power", or authority. But since they are younger Ned always holds power over them. All in all Ned experiences very little tension with the people around him.
After reading this book I realized ned is an extremely dominant individual. He makes sure that he never feels overthrown or intimidated. He has a very strong personality. His parents are the complete opposite of him, and his siblings fight for what he has. I realized many people in this world have a personality like Ned.
