Parental Mistakes In Melinda's Corruption

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Carol made many parental mistakes. One mistake she made was taking advantage of Melinda for her own benefit. When Carol and Melinda go see John, Carol wants Melinda to convince John to get them a portable TV; “ My mother knew. “See if you can get him to buy the TV,” she said. “I bet they’ve got one for sale right nearby” (124). Carol uses Melinda as a pawn to get what she wants. What happened to Jerry, her new husband. Carol wants the TV so badly, she starts to coach Melinda; “ I tried to remember everything she told me. Chin up. Smile. Brush your hair back. Say you’re saving for it. Suck your cheeks in” (125). Communication is really lacked in this story. Carol does not talk to Jerry about exactly what she wants, and Melinda doesn't tell