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Before he grew to be a mature and responsible “big brother” figure to the group, Steve’s only interest in school was basking in his popularity. 

As a result, he spent his high school years as a serial underachiever who likely didn’t put a discernible amount of effort towards his lessons. He still ended up graduating, although he lacked the grades to proceed to any college he wanted. 

Coupled with the loss of his popularity, the prospect of being an uneducated loser with nothing going on for him but working at an ice cream shop has humbled Steve greatly, resulting in the nicer but more socially awkward version of the guy in later seasons.

The reason for Billy’s rude and violent nature largely stems from the heartless tyrant that he has for a father – Neil Hargrove.

Neil’s own abusive behavior drove away Billy’s mother, who was the only kind and supportive parent that Billy had as a child. In fact, his most precious memories were the ones where his mother watched him surf in his early years. Thanks to her influence, young Billy was much friendlier and more cheerful.

With his mother’s separation, Billy took on the cruel and unforgiving traits of his father as a defense mechanism, and started to unleash it onto his classmates at school, and even his step-sister Max.