Something interesting I noticed thought the book was Jason's lack of a good, constant role model. Jason's dad and mother both have their positive moments and influences on him, but they both also have sporadic negative interactions with Jason.
Jason's dad isn't a great role model because he acts differently in each situation he is placed in. Examples of his changing behavior are the way he acts when taking Jason on his business trip. Although he gives Jason money and eventually does fly a kite with him, he does not exemplify a good parent when he blows off Jason and the movies, and when he runs into his boss and his whole demeanor changes. His always changing attitude makes it hard to be a strong role model for Jason.
Although Jason's mom has more moments of being a better role model than Jason's dad, she is not a perfect role model either. She has strong moments, such as handling the three girls trying to steal from her art gallery and taking Jason to the movies. But the poor role model things over whelm the good, such as not being able to hold her own against her husband and being in competition with her husband constantly.
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