--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What were you thinking,sending that rabid…" description: "\"“What were you thinking,sending that rabid monkey child to my school ?\" I shouted into my communicator. \"Beg pardon?\" Raquel asked. \"Jack.My school.The..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f12/kiersten-white-398_children_what-were-you-thinking-sending-that-rabi_1272407.jpg" --- # What were you thinking,sending that rabid monkey child to… ![“What were you thinking,sending that rabid monkey child to my school ?" I shouted into my communicator. "Beg pardon?" Raquel asked. "Jack.My school.The girls' locker room. Ring any bells? If Carlee hadn't sworn to my ogre of a gym teacher that Jack was neither my boyfriend nor my brother, I…” quote by Kiersten White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f12/kiersten-white-398_children_what-were-you-thinking-sending-that-rabi_1272407.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f12/kiersten-white-398_children_what-were-you-thinking-sending-that-rabi_1272407.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f12/kiersten-white-398_children_what-were-you-thinking-sending-that-rabi_1272407.jpg) > ““What were you thinking,sending that rabid monkey child to my school ?" I shouted into my communicator. "Beg pardon?" Raquel asked. "Jack.My school.The girls' locker room. Ring any bells? If Carlee hadn't sworn to my ogre of a gym teacher that Jack was neither my boyfriend nor my brother, I probably would have been suspended!" "Your gym teacher is an ogre?" "Focus!If I get suspended,my grades take a hit. If my grades take a hit, I might not get into Georgetown. And I will get into Georgetown." "I'm pleased to see you finally taking ownership of your education. And I'm sorry about Jack;I asked him to contact you discreetly." "That boy wouldn't know discreet if it tap--danced on his stupid blond head." "Still,if this discreet were tap dancing,it wouldn't be very discreet,now, would it?”” [Kiersten White](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kiersten-white/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A student worries that a prank will cause suspension, jeopardizing grades and college plans, highlighting fear of consequences and desire for control. **In simple terms:** Student fears prank consequences affecting grades and college plans. Key Takeaway Address issues early to avoid escalation. Themes an consequences education college admissions Mood anated determined Type dialogue narrative When to use this quote - School life - college applications - prank management Key Concepts Risk management personal responsibility communication Questions to Reflect On - How can you prevent a prank from escalating? - What alternatives exist to protect grades? 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