Frances 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

Frances I just kept thinking of Alex having just spent what she thinks is a special night having sex for the first time with a boy she loves and he not only a…moreI just kept thinking of Alex having just spent what she thinks is a special night having sex for the first time with a boy she loves and he not only appears to have shared her note with friends but then wants to go out and join them. She is also probably scared of her place being trashed and of getting in trouble, so just wants the kids gone. I don't think a lot of teens are thinking of the consequences of their actions, and I don't think most white teens would have any idea of what calling the police would mean 15 years ago. Robbie had the worst outcome from this, but hers was pretty bad too.(less)

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