Stephanie 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

Stephanie Other people have answered this question, but I want to add that this is a great example of one of the things I love about this book. The author did a…moreOther people have answered this question, but I want to add that this is a great example of one of the things I love about this book. The author did an amazing job creating scenarios where lines are blurred and we, the reader, have to critically think. Life is full of messy gray areas, situations where doing the "right" thing is problematic, and moments where questioning your perspective before acting might massively alter the outcome.(less)

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