When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez

Lesson plans, activities, and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers, and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.īeto accepts that Mami is getting remarried after avoiding the subject and attempting to rid himself of the guayabera, a traditional Mexican wedding shirt. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because-after all-it's her wedding! Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage.

He even gets help from his dog Lupe, but the shirt ends up back on his bed each time with notes from Mami, who becomes increasingly frustrated with Beto. Nope! Nunca! Not going to happen! Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. Beto has to accept the fact that Mami is getting remarried and that she wants him to wear the shirt, which is part of his heritage'.īeto won't wear a guayabera to the wedding. Mami insists that Beto attend the wedding, and wear the shirt, because-after all-it's her wedding. People are often so surprised why we continue to use this kind of logic allegation after allegation.About the Book 'Beto tries his best to rid himself of the traditional Mexican wedding shirt his Mami gave him. However, this logic is what makes 994 rapists that will walk free out of 1000. What does this kind of logic look and sound like? Parochial, vindicate using survivors to support, defend, blame fend, blame, or have to ever support a political after years of therapy, trauma, and fear has decided to come forward with her story in an attempt to prevent Brett Kavanaugh, the Republican Supreme Court Nominee, from sitting on a panel that is supposed to stand for equality and justice. Why do people protect the predators and blame survivors for calumny? The answer is never as simple, but the logic behind it

Why do people believe that sexual trauma convicting sexual predators is a 'steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action?' ' Do you have anything to gain by coming here? Has anybody promised you anything for coming forth with this story now?' - Sen.

When Reason Breaks by Cindy L. Rodriguez