| Asia Williams was a bully. He liked to push around other children and make them feel afraid. He was an unhappy twelve year old. Earlier that year Asia’s father had lost his life serving his country in Iraq. Asia felt cheated. He was upset that other children had fathers. So he picked on them, and when he was angry he beat them up. His mother Lydia did the best she could to make him understand and comfort him. But Asia’s anger burned strong inside. His excellent grade average fell to barely passing. No matter what his mother, teachers or other concerned friends did, Asia could not be reached. There were days he was so unbearable that the school sent for his mother to take him home. |
