Keeping Quiet

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.


I think parents should get involved the problem because they have a better idea how stay away from the bully. The parents can also talk to the bully and explain him that he should stop bullying people. Parents can also talk to principle and tell them have a action against the bully. The parents can also give their child a better idea how to stay away from the bully. If the kids try talking to the bully then the kid if probably going to get beaten up. So i think its a better chance for the parents to get involve to their parents.