Every written material has a definite worth for readers especially for those who can relate to the topic of the said material. As for the writing of Stephen Chbosky entitled "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," it has been realized through a series of criticisms that the writing is indeed a direct mirror of the typical American teenager. Noticeably, the readers of the book saw in themselves the connection that they have on the characters used by the author himself. When interviewed, the author mentioned how most of the characters represented those individuals he once knew in his life. Most likely, there were instances when these characters provide a definite path of distinction on how life of teenagers goes from one term of stagnancy towards a whirlwind of events. Practically, readers had the chance to see themselves through the characters especially because of the fact that the situations that the characters had to deal with were real enough in determining what is meant by teenage living. Nevertheless, the desire of the author to touch the thinking of the readers in the most realistic way has lead towards establishing rather distinct criticisms that questioned the values that are suggested through the reading. Upon receiving such criticisms, it is obvious how the society wanted to mandate the distribution of a reading material that distinctively provides moral definitions on how the youth should face the challenges they have to deal with as teenagers; however, with this reading, the other option occurs, whereas teenagers are seen to gain a better sense of simply accepting what they are going to pass through especially for the sake of realizing what teenage life is all about. Tackling the topics of love, relationships, drug addiction, homosexuality and illicit connection with peers, it was feared that this reading would make a definite mark on the thinking of the readers; especially the young ones as they enter the doors towards adole