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.
Answer: I think there should be a mix of kids solving their own problems and having help from their parents. Sometimes kids don't want to tell their parents about their problems. I know I don't like telling adults about my life and what's going on in my head. Telling on people isn't as bad at this school as it is at Russel's. In one of the stories from the revealer a person says"I didn't want to tell on anybody and have everybody hate me even more, so I just went and sat on a swing till that recess was over." (p 156). I don't think anybody at this school would totally hate a person that told on them, or at least not for long. Sometimes it's okay to ask your parents for help, because they can really contribute, but it's that person's choice. Going back to the beginning, I think that there should be a mix of solving your own problems and having help
Revealers- Keeping Quiet
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