ashwini answers “does anyone else think that a little too...”

Maine Mom asked this question about Such a Fun Age:

does anyone else think that a little too much was made of Alex/Alix calling the cops? A group of kids showing up uninvited knowing parents are away = the house getting trashed, regardless of race. The alternative seems to be to let it happen just to seem cool and redeem some of her lost social standing

ashwini I think the answer here is that she was a teenager and had no idea what to do. A better response would have probably been to let the kids know she was…moreI think the answer here is that she was a teenager and had no idea what to do. A better response would have probably been to let the kids know she was calling the cops if they didn’t leave immediately, give them an opportunity to leave if their own accord. But to still be labeled a racist for what she did at age 17 is a bit over the top. (less)

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