I know no one’s talking about it (or cares) but I think Claire Novak’s “immaturity” and “attitude problem” stem largely from the fact that she’s been let down, neglected, and betrayed by nearly every adult in her life before she even turned 18 and that kind of thing leaves huge emotional wounds that often manifest as anger and defiance. And I also think, rather than playing into “rebellious teenage stereotypes” an exploration of this anger and the fear, pain, and disappointment that caused it would be an excellent way to deal with her character. Just sayin’. 

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