The narrator is trying to follow their parents' rules to gain freedom. They study hard and get good grades but feel their parents don't trust them. The narrator falls in love in high school but knows their parents will be angry, so they hide it. When their father finds messages from the boyfriend, the parents scold the narrator harshly and decide not to let them go to college. The narrator apologizes and explains they just want their parents' trust. The narrator says they won't disappoint their parents and asks for trust. After, the family becomes closer as the narrator can share what's happening in their life and gain more freedom with limits.

1. INTRODUCTION: I am trying to
follow the rules of my parents
just to have a freedom. I’m
studying very well and obviously
have a good grades. My parents
are very proud of me but I’m not
satisfied because I never feel the
trust comes from my parents.
RISING ACTION: Suddenly, I fell in love with
a guy on when I’m 4th year in secondary
school. I know that it is wrong because my
parents will be angry to me. But still, I
accepted the guy and agreed to be his
girlfriend. We hide it and have lied to my
parents. My dad got home from abroad. We
are happy because we are complete again.
One day, my father opened my tablet while
I’m in the school and red the messages from
my boyfriend.
CLIMAX: When I got home, my dad confront me
and feel so angry. My parents scolded and
whereof me. My parents decided that I will not
going in College because of what I have done.
FALLING ACTION: But when I have a chance to apologize to my
parents of what I have done, I explained to them what I’m
feeling inside and what is the reason behind that things. I
confront them that all that I want is the trust from them. “I am
not a kid anymore”, I said. So in that situation, I’m hoping that
my parents will understand me and accept that they are also
have fault. I stated, “Don’t worry ma, pa. I am studying very well
and I will never disappoint you. I just want to have a trust from
you. Can I?”.
DENOUMENT: After that day, we are close
enough and I am able to share what are
happenings in my life and got freedom with
limited way.
Perks of Being Youngest Child
FORMON, Jovelyn F.
BSMT, 2C, World Literature
July 29, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
Centro Escolar University, Philippines