Written+Response+to+Our+Son+Swears+He+Has+102+Gallons+of+Water+in+His+Body

Read the poem "Our Son Swears He Has 102 Gallons of Water in His Body" by Naomi Shihab Nye. In an essay, discuss the son's relationship with his parents and explain what the last stanza reveals about this relationship. Be sure to include specific examples from the text to support your ideas. Remember that your response will be evaluated in two ways—on your understanding of the poem and on the quality of your writing.