"Grades, blah, blah, blah, Attitude, blah, blah, blah, Help around the house, blah, blah, blah, Not a kid anymore, blah, blah, blah." (Pg. 86) Melinda has not only faced problems psycollogically, but also academically. This quote is shown when Melinda's parents find out about her repord card. She is blasted with screaming from her parents, being scolded. Since she has been facing so many problems emotionally, she hasn't been doing well in school.