Hear me out

Its wrong to make excuses for this kind of behaviour. This is why sexual harassment isnt taken seriously -.-'

I never said that he wasn't wrong, I am just pointing out that he might not be the only villain we have seen so far and that the father might actually be at fault for why he behaviors like that.

And why do you feel the need to point at my commit on a fictional character as the reason for sexual harassment not being taken seriously, obviously I am not trying to justify sexual harassment in the real world.

I dont think their trying to justify the characters behaviour, but just to say the fact that alot of his fucked up behaviour has to do w the parents (causing the cycle of abuse to continue)

Okay I just read it and I disagree w u,, from what it seems like she said hes 'two years away from being an adult' so maybe hes around 16? he is old enough to control his actions

also it seems like the father is going to correct him for his behaviour? hopefully

Ok but if you think in the context of the time period the story is based on, we don't know if he is actually 16 cause during the Medieval time period the adult ages was 14 for boys and 12 for girls. So unless there is a mention in actually ages we can't know for sure if he is 16 or 12. Bring me back to saying that we need more context on his background as well as all the other characters.

yeah thats true i only assumed cause in these type manwhas thats around the age they use,, but again we dont know

I’m totally with you on that - i just finished a parenting book called « Siblings without rivalry «  by Adele Faber and Elaine Mastlich (sorry if i misspelled)
This book is an absolute wonder about how to handle not only siblings but relationships with more than one person (would work for a teacher or a manager, etc)
It shows very well how parents ordinary behavior can influence kids relationships sometimes in a terrible and lasting way
It’s also shows how our childhood can affect our adult selves in our everyday life
And lastly, it gives plenty to help adjust our behavior and understanding, to overcome these hurdles

About that character being next to an adult, well yeah he’s not an adult yet ! I don’t deny his responsibility, nor do i agree with his behavior
Explaining doesn’t mean forgiving , but here are a few things
Controlling your emotions can be very much of a myth - not all adults are having a hold on their behavior and feelings (or hormones) - (you can search dan arielly studies on control under the influence of lcool, i do not recall if it’s in his first or second book)
in behavior studies you also learn that punishing (or torture) is dangerously addictive to the one who does it: it gives a feeling of control and it’s highly rewarding (we’re talking basic brain. Triggers, not sadistic behavior). That type of control should be even more appealing for an anxious person like that boy

That being sad, he’s certainly a very mean kid with a disturbing mindset, but he might have been able to grow out of it with some proper parenting and understanding

I have known some very creepy and mean teenagers with all kinds of bad behaviors, they all turned out into fine normal adults too.
So I agree his behavior is awful and worse, but i also think his dad has a huge responsibility and sadly won’t do him right

And i am very thankful for this post
Many miserable stories could turn very differently with another quality of care
And giving teenagers a bit of care and faith can help them outgrow their mean bone

Peace