Ethics and Misunderstandings

This chapter humorously explores a neighborly scenario where characters grapple with the ethics of peeking at a neighbor's newspaper. As they also navigate societal expectations regarding gender norms in a movie theater, tensions rise amidst miscommunications and personal crises. The children reflect on their choices and the implications of adult responsibilities, particularly around misunderstanding debt collection, revealing deeper themes of peer influence and the complexities of their actions.