Monday, September 15, 2008
Question 1
Do you feel sorry for Lacy, Peter's mother?
Absolutely! She is just as much a victim as the rest of the town. At a certain point parents have to stop being held responsible for their children's actions. Peter was just about an adult and wasn't pushed or prompted by his parents to commit this horrific crime.
However, she could have been more involved, more aware that Peter was suffering so badly. It's also her responsibility as a parent to know what kind of person her child is or has become. She shoulders the burden of not digging deeper into Peter's life to find out the extent of his instability.
Absolutely! She is just as much a victim as the rest of the town. At a certain point parents have to stop being held responsible for their children's actions. Peter was just about an adult and wasn't pushed or prompted by his parents to commit this horrific crime.
However, she could have been more involved, more aware that Peter was suffering so badly. It's also her responsibility as a parent to know what kind of person her child is or has become. She shoulders the burden of not digging deeper into Peter's life to find out the extent of his instability.
Question 2
How do you feel about Josie and her part in this whole thing?
I actually think Josie could have helped to prevent what happened. That's not to say she has any responsibility because she doesn't. She simply could have helped because she knew Peter well and had quite an impact on his actions. If she had been nicer, or stood up for him, perhaps he wouldn't have reacted to her crowd the way he did.
I actually think Josie could have helped to prevent what happened. That's not to say she has any responsibility because she doesn't. She simply could have helped because she knew Peter well and had quite an impact on his actions. If she had been nicer, or stood up for him, perhaps he wouldn't have reacted to her crowd the way he did.
Question 3
Do you hate Peter for what he did?
I would like to say yes but I can't. I, in no way, condone or even sympathize with his actions of shooting and killing 10 people. At the same time, I can see the little boy inside and realize how terrible bullying can be for some kids. It makes me feel bad for every time I ever laughed at someone else's expense in high school.
I would like to say yes but I can't. I, in no way, condone or even sympathize with his actions of shooting and killing 10 people. At the same time, I can see the little boy inside and realize how terrible bullying can be for some kids. It makes me feel bad for every time I ever laughed at someone else's expense in high school.
Question 4
Do you think that Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder is a reasonable defense for Peter?
It's hard to say for sure. I think that PTSD is definitely a reaction to a heavily stressful situation and that's exactly what Peter goes through. It's always hard to gauge how mentally affected a person is by something until they react. In Peter's case his reaction is extreme and I think he wasn't in a stable frame of mind so yes, PTSD could be a defense.
It's hard to say for sure. I think that PTSD is definitely a reaction to a heavily stressful situation and that's exactly what Peter goes through. It's always hard to gauge how mentally affected a person is by something until they react. In Peter's case his reaction is extreme and I think he wasn't in a stable frame of mind so yes, PTSD could be a defense.
Question 5
Will the teens who survived ever be the same again?
No. I don't think you could possibly be the same after experiencing something like this. It leaves an imprint on your soul. I think it would be safe to say that many of them will work through it and find a way to move on successfully. I think it's also safe to say a few will slip through the cracks and let this event negatively affect their whole lives.
No. I don't think you could possibly be the same after experiencing something like this. It leaves an imprint on your soul. I think it would be safe to say that many of them will work through it and find a way to move on successfully. I think it's also safe to say a few will slip through the cracks and let this event negatively affect their whole lives.
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