Sedaris is concerned about the tomkeys because he fears that, without television, they won't know what they're supposed to want or how they're supposed to act. What is ironic about the scene where he spies on the family at dinner time?

Explanation:

Mr tomkeys family came for dinner and the first impression the left was how good looking their children were despite the fact that they had no television. But requested for candy on a wrong day which he thought could have been avoided if they had television and the writers mum wanted them to feel as though they have it in stock called his son to bring them out.

what is the context here? we need to know what story you're talking about : )

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.