2 kids are in school. The boy talks about the things he did over the summer, including baseball practice, piano lessons, travel soccer, swim team, and so on. He is glad school started so his schedule will free up a bit. Overscheduled Kids. Editorial Cartoon by John R. Rose, Byrd Newspapers of Virginia, 08/31/2017. How does the cartoonist use exaggeration in this cartoon to create meaning? The writing on the chalkboard uses all caps to create excitement about going back to school. The children’s energetic movements show the cartoonist’s belief that kids enjoy busyness. The boy’s long list of summer activities shows the cartoonist’s belief that kids are overscheduled. The girl’s unchanging smile shows the cartoonist’s impression that kids like going back to school.