Should The Catcher In The Rye Be Taught In American High Schools

Many people argue whether or not the book, The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D Salinger, is an appropriate text to be taught in American high schools. Holden Caulfield, the main character, is telling his story from a rest home he is in for therapy. He has been through quite a lot as a child, so he is extremely bitter about everything. Holden has been kicked out of schools, and put himself in dreadful situations, however he gives good insight on life itself. The Catcher in the Rye is worthwhile to be taught in American high schools because of the lessons and themes it teaches teenagers.
The Catcher in the Rye, is appropriate to be taught to high schoolers because of the lessons they can learn from Holden. Many teens can learn from Holden that preserving