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Jorge Verde 12/3/09 LotF Parental Response Mrs. Laurencot Block 8

A few days ago, an officer came over to talk about my son Jack Merridew. I learned that while he was flying away from our country that was being bombed, the plane crashed onto a deserted island. Thankfully, none of the schoolboys were killed. Jack was safe! Unfortunately, some adults did not make it. The officer told me that there was a terrible forest fire occurring on the island. He also told me that Jack, while being tricked and confused by his classmates, helped commit a murder! To make it worse, he tried to murder two people! Little, innocent children! When Jack was brought back to me, I controlled myself and did not freak out. I was still angry and had a depressing conversation with him. The first two questions I asked him were “What were you thinking?” and “Why did you do it?” He was silent. I could tell he was frustrated, angry and sad. "I can't hold back. Though you know I wish I could. There ain't no rest for the wicked, until we close our eyes for good." I couldn’t believe my son. He turned into a beast, a savage! He was never like this. Sure, he’s not the nicest kid and can be a jerk, but murder? I tried my best to help him out, but I always failed. I was nice to him, I tried to make him more social, I taught him about respect, and I did so much! I don’t blame myself for this, but I’m really upset. I don’t know what to do. There is no hope for my son, and that is the truth!