kids film response
...and pain being said by the girl. Unknowingly, Telly has already contracted the HIV virus at some point in his life or another. “Engaging in use of drugs and sex with multiple partners, usually without condoms, puts them at high risk for contracting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).” (Booth, Zhang, and Kwiatkowski, 1999, pg 408) Instead of getting tested he insures each naďve girl that they will love their first sexual experience and don’t have to worry about getting pregnant. Telly is a chronic liar who will say or do anything to satisfy his addiction for deflowering virgins. As for Telly’s best friend Casper, he is as much into drugs and drinking as he is sleeping with girls. He as well is unconcerned with his actions or the consequences that come along with them. He takes life as it comes, whether it be inhaling dope, raping a stoned girl, or beating someone half to death with a skateboard. “Alcohol reduces inhibitions and can provide an excuse for behaving wildly. Drinking or doing drugs allows a teenager to do something that he or she might not normally do- such as have sex with a stranger or vandalize school property.” (Derman, Cooper, and Agocha, 1998, pg. 454) In Casper’s case he raped Jenny while she was on drugs and passed out and like it was said earlier beat up a black man for getting in his way at the skate park. Also, his idea of a good time involves downing several 40-ouncers of malt liquor. Casper seems to have the disease alcoholism, “dependence on alcohol- drinking compulsively and excessively, leading to functional impairment.” Rice and Dolgin, 2005, pg. 455) Both Casper and Telly involve themselves in stealing (beer and peaches) since neither have money to spend, and Telly’s mother and father wont give him money until he gets a job. Then there’s Jenny who is one of Telly’s ex-girlfriends and had sex with him a while ago. She went along with one of her friend’s to get tested at a clinic only to find out she has gotten the HIV virus. Througho...