A Kindness | Social Sensitivity
Rylant touches serious issues of social significance. Both Anne and her teenage son Chip briefly entertain the idea of abortion when Anne reveals her undesired pregnancy. As a teenager who is somewhat self-absorbed, Chip focuses on how his life will change if an infant is introduced into the household; he feels that the event will "screw up my life." He demonstrates his concern with verbal outbursts toward his mother, berating her for bringing another child into the world without a father, since his father has never been a part of his life. Because his mother respects Chip, she listens...
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