In Boyhood, we see a gentler depiction of a father teaching his son about responsibility. Although the content has similarities to what Troy teaches Cory, the method of delivery in this scene could not be more different. Do you think that Troy’s messages to his son would be more successful if delivered another way? How might things have ended up differently if Troy had communicated things differently? Answer these questions, referring to examples from both texts to support your claims. Write your response in the box below.

- 3+ paragraphs, thesis needed, evidence from Boyhood should be cited using your book.