ld allow for this event to occur. Through out the whole novel, this relationship continues because she is his little sister and he would never hurt her. In todays world, this type of relationship is next to impossible. My experience has been that an older sibling does not care about another one until a much later age, when both have something in common, such as marriage.Holdens absence from his parents creates the need to lie to keep from people getting to know his true self. "Im the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life. Its awful." (Salinger 16) Even though in the back of Holdens mind he knows this is wrong, it still indicates an emotional problem. An adolescent of his age knows the difference between truthfulness and lying, unlike a child, and tell elaborate stories that appear believable. Adolescents usually relate these stories with enthusiasm because they receive a lot of attention as the lie (AACAP). Holden strives for this attention because he does not receive it at home.Holdens drug use can be related to his familys affect on him. Many times through out the novel, he tries to get drinks; "Cantcha stick a little rum in it or something?" (Salinger 76); or he is smoking; "She took a cigarette off me and I gave her a light." (Salinger 56). According to a survey done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse in 1996, one popular reason adolescents do drugs is "to feel good" and also to relieve stress (CDC). The stress of Holdens family on him can sometimes be unbearable that he resorts to chemical stimulants. This is still true today. The use of drugs and the ability to get them is becoming easier and easier. According to a poll taken in 1996 by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 22% of teens surveyed say they drink at least once a week and 53% report some of their friends drink. And in the same poll shows that by the time teens reach the age of 17, 79%...
