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.
On pg. 45, Russell has a short conversation with his mother, in it he says, "Don't."
"Don't do anything? Why not?" Says his mom.
"Cause it'll just make a mess. I mean, think about it. Everybody's going to know about this... and if my mom comes in yelling or does whatever..."
Russell states that if adults get involved in any situation the kids will be in a bigger mess then they're already in. When bullies are told on, they're just going to beat up the kids even more. Russell is in a very delicate situation. He can't tell any adult, and he can't handle it himself. What should he do? I feel Russell should try to handle this situation himself, in any way he can. And he is handling this situation, and well too. Catalina, Elliot and him are putting out stories, stories that can't be heard on an everyday basis. They're telling the stories of kids who get bullied every single day of their lives, and why they can't stand it anymore. They're also putting up stories of how they get bullied themselves too. Overall, they're seeing a change in after doing this, bullies are bullying them less, and other people around are just hanging out with them more, and slipping in a nice comment now and then. So, if kids take a stand in what they believe in, they're going to see a change.
Revealers- Keeping Quiet
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