authority

Does Holden have a lot of respect for authority, NO. He makes his thoughts on his teachers, his deans, even the touchyness of his parents known and he stats most of it in a negative way. In my book failing one class is bad but failing four with two private boarding school expulsions on top. . . wow. but heres the thing about Holden he doesn't care. He sees so many problems and short comings with the education system he won't even try to be a part of it. which is normal for all types of people. if we strongly disagree with how some thing opperates we don't strive to participate heck we even protest. and Holden's complete lack of motivation is his own silent protest. Holden coule sum it up with it's not right, why try, who cares. these attitudes are shared in schools today as well. there are always certain people who don't try because they believe school is boring or a big waste of time. Everyone can spot these students from a mile away but what about the people who come more for there parents? people who do the bare minimum to pass? people who cheat? These people come to school sit in class and don't show case any rebellious actions towards society. they don't disrespect authority. they may think like Holden but they play the game anyway.