According to “Charles,” in what way does Charles become an “institution” in Laurie’s house?

Laurie talks about Charles so much that he seems like part of the family.

Laurie’s family wants to help Charles.

Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles.

The parents think Charles should be put in a mental institution.

According to the story of "Charles," in what way Charles becomes an "institution" in Laurie's house is that anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles. The correct answer is: Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles.

To find this answer, we need to look for information in the story that describes how Charles becomes an "institution" in Laurie's house. We can start by reading the text carefully and paying attention to any statements related to this topic.

In the story "Charles," Laurie talks about Charles so much that he seems like part of the family. However, this does not indicate that Charles becomes an "institution" in Laurie's house. The fact that Laurie's family wants to help Charles is also not directly related to Charles becoming an "institution" in the house. Additionally, the statement that the parents think Charles should be put in a mental institution refers to the parents' opinion about Charles, not about Charles becoming an "institution" in the house.

The only statement that directly relates to Charles becoming an "institution" in Laurie's house is that anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles. This implies that Charles's behavior has become a standard or reference point in the household, to the extent that others are compared to him when they misbehave.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Anyone who makes a mess or causes trouble is said to be acting like Charles.