My beyond the line question.

If you were Richards mother, would you have made him go and fight the gang of boys?

If I was Richards mother, I would not have made my son go and fight the gang of boys. Some reasons why is because he might of gotten killed, which I know you would not want to happen to your child. He most likely would of been beaten badly, and just left beaten up in the streets, or he would of been labeled as a punk. I would rather him be labeled as a punk, then him being beat up or killed.

My child being killed by a gang of boys, would be horrible. Honestly I would not have let my son or daughter just go to the store by themselves, especially at the age of 9 or 10. There are a lot of crazy people out in this world, you cannot trust anybody. They should have a type of guardian with them going to places. Especially since he had money on him, anyone could have snatched the boy up and killed him.

Being killed is already horrible enough, but being beat up is also horrible. Getting beaten up can cause you to be in the hospital or having damage done to your body or even your brain. Of course you should teach your child how to protect themselves out in these streets, but one person fighting a gang of boys would not end up so pretty. It causes a lot of damage.

"Your a punk!" That is how most people are labeled now a days. It's either because they do not no how to fight, or they just don't defend themselves. Most of the times people are really afraid of other people, because their either bigger or their just scared. A lot of times when they try and fight back, they usually get beat up anyway. So I wouldn't want my child getting beat up.

To wrap it all up, I most likely would not let my child fight the gang of boys because of these three very important reasons. If you for somewhat reason disagree with me, then prove me wrong. To be a good mother, you have to make the right decisions for your child. So start making them now!

My 4 In Between The Line Questions.

1) . Do you think that Richards mother was right for making him fight?



I think that she was right in one way, but wrong in another. She was right in a way because Richard needed to learn how to defend himself. Not only hisself but his mother also, because he didn't have a father there with them. But then again she was wrong because what if the gang of boys had guns and they would of shot him? That would of been his mothers fault for making him go to fight. So basically it's like half and half, because Richards mother could of been wrong, but then again right.



2) . What was the best part of the story to you and why?

The best part of the story to me was when Richard had finally decided to take it like a man, and go out to fight the gang of boys. I liked this part the best because it shows how he grew up, and overcame his fears. It also let the gang of boys no not to mess with Richard, which was kind of funny. Basically this is the best part of the story.

My 10 On The Line Questions.

1) . What happened after Richards mom sent him back outside with the stick?


Richard walked slowly down the sidewalk, closer and closer to the gang of boys. They suddenly surrounded him and began to grab for his hand, "I'll kill you!" Richard threatened. They closed in on Richard, and he finally just let the stick fly cracking on each of their heads.

2) . Who was Richard scared of?

Richard was scared of the gang of boys, who kept taking his money.



3) . How many times did Richards mother send him outside to the store?


Richards mother sent him outside to the store 4 times.



4) . Where did this story take place?


This story took place at Richards house.



5) . True or False, Richards mother was wrong for sending him out to fight?


False.



6) . Can you name the characters in the story? If so name them.


Yes, the characters are Richard, his mother, the gang of boys, and the gang of boys parents.



7) . What are all of the different settings in this story?


The different settings are at Richards house, the corner store, the path he walked on, and the corner where the gang of boys grabbed him.



8) . Can you name 2 conflicts in this story?


Yes, 2 conflicts are man vs society, and man vs nature.



9) . What did Richard do for the first time in his life?


Richard shouted at grownups for the first time in his life.



10) . What did the gang of boys do when Richard told them to fight?


The gang of boys refused, and tore out for their homes screaming.