Hood Parks and Unruly Neighbors

In this chapter, they discuss local parks that don't have doors and instead have a sign stating that they're closed at dusk. They joke about how people in the hood are confused about what dusk means and mock the idea that parks are closing because of ducks. They also talk about playing basketball in the hood using non-traditional hoops like signs or milk crates. They share personal anecdotes about stomping on their neighbors' lawns and getting sprayed with a garden hose. They discuss the frustration of dealing with unruly young neighbors and the challenges of trying to give them advice without being met with aggression. They also touch on the Bronx culture of insults and how teachers and school safety officers handle disciplinary issues in schools.