HW Mr. Padilla Social Studies 9-28-15

A

My mother and father are drunks, too, but they aren't mean like that. Not at all. They sometimes ignore me. Sometimes they yell at me. But they never, ever, never, ever hit me. I've never even been spanked. Really. I think my mother wants to haul off and give me a slap, but my father won't let it happen.

He doesn't believe in physical punishment; he believes in staring so cold at me that I turn into a ice-covered ice cube with an icy filling.

My house is a safe place, so Rowdy spends most of his time with us. It's like he's a family member, an extra brother and son. (3.21-3.23)

1.    How does Arnold describe his home life?

2.    How is Arnold's punish him?

3.     Is Arnold’s home a safe place? How?

4.    Why do you think Rowdy spends time with Junior’s family?

B

My mother and father are drunks, too, but they aren't mean ... Not at all. They sometimes ignore me. Sometimes they yell at me. But they never, ever, never, ever hit me. I've never even been spanked. Really. I think my mother wants to … give me a slap, but my father won't let it happen.

He doesn't believe in physical punishment; he believes in staring so cold at me that I turn into … ice cube with an icy filling.

My house is a safe place, so Rowdy spends most of his time with us. It's like he's a family member, an extra brother and son. (3.21-3.23)

1.    How does Arnold describe his parents?

2.    How does Arnold's dad punish him?

3.     Is Arnold’s home a safe place? How?

4.    Why do you think Rowdy spends time with Junior’s family?

C

My mother and father are drunks, too, but they aren't mean ... They sometimes ignore me. Sometimes they yell at me. But they never… ever hit me. I've never even been spanked. Really. I think my mother wants to … give me a slap, but my father won't let it happen.

He doesn't believe in physical punishment; he believes in staring so cold at me that I turn into … ice…

My house is a safe place, so Rowdy spends most of his time with us. It's like he's a family member, an extra brother and son. (3.21-3.23)

1.    How are Arnold’s parents?

2.    How does Arnold's father punish him?

3.     What does Arnold’s mom want to do sometimes? Does she?

4.    Do you think Arnold’s home is safe for him? Explain