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The critique emphasizes that Anderson's assertion oversimplifies a complex spectrum of teenage experiences. Many kids, including those who might physically intimidate or dismiss others—like the kids who were "knocking the books out of Billy's hands"—do not necessarily suffer in the emotional sense. This distinction is crucial because it highlights how some individuals may project or act out their frustrations without themselves feeling alienated or distressed, challenging the stereotypical image of the troubled teen.