Teenage Wasteland
Exposition
This novel was setup during the Reagan era in 1980. Daisy, a mother, is enthusiastic about raising her son, Donny. Donny starts school as any kid would, but he immediately starts to record poor grades. His mother is worried and is willing to help the young boy, who she wishes would grow up to be a good, responsible and successful man.
Compilation
Daisy is concerned about his son’s grades and enrolls him to study under a tutor Cal. Even after the enrolment, nothing seems to change since the boy continues to post poor grades. Daisy is frustrated at the tutor. She also looks clueless at how to handle the teenager.