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"Still for countless hours of his boardwalk youth, Eddie waited for his father's attention, sitting on railings or squatting in his short pants atop tool chests in the repair shop. " I think this is a very important aspect of the book that can be related to. Many children are constantly trying to get their parents attention and/or approval. Kids can relate to not meeting up to their parents standards. I think this is something many people can relate to especially during teenage years since its a lot harder to receive their parents attention and the standards could be raised in some situations just like Eddie.