Brick: Can I ask you a question? Why do I need to make friends with kids, anyway? I mean-- I mean, what's the point? They're not interested in what I have to say, and I'm certainly not interested in their conversations. You've seen them in the halls. They shove, they kick. They take delight in screaming for no reason. If somebody farts, it's the highlight of their day. They chase each other around so that way, they may in turn be chased themselves. I still don't understand that one.
Dr. Fulton: Well, y-yeah, Brick, but... everyone needs friends.
Brick: Well, I do have friends the librarian, the crossing guard, you.
Dr. Fulton: Oh. Oh, well, thank you, Brick. That-- oh. [chuckles] That gets me right here. But I really mean friends your own age.
Brick: But if you look at the entirety of my life, won't I actually be spending more time with adults than kids, anyway?
Dr. Fulton: Sure, but...
Brick: Think about it. If the whole point of this is to prepare me to be able to make connections with adults later in my life, aren't I actually ahead of the other kids in that regard?
Dr. Fulton: Uh, I-in theory...
Brick: So... why is it so important for me to make friends with kids?