Novel connection. When Richie punches Russell in the face, his mother wants to call the principal, however, Russell wants to keep quiet about the whole incident. Russell’s mom’s response was, “I’m not doing nothing. If one adult did this to another, he be in jail. Why should it be different for kids?” (p. 45)
Blog Question: Should kids solve their own problems or should adults/parents get involved? Explain.
Adults play a big part in a kid's problems. Kids can go to adults, and talk to them. In the question, it asks, if adults should get involved in a students problems. It actually depends on the problem. If it is a small problem, like a small argument with a friend, then the kids should solve the problem. If it is a big problem, like Richie punching Russell, then adults should get involved. I think kids just don't want to be called the tattle tale, but sometimes, the adults need to get involved.
Revealers- Keeping Quiet
16 years ago
