Kid with Four Futures

On a playground filled with children, one child stands out. Bobby is young boy with wire-rimmed glasses and long blonde hair that looks like his mother put a bowl on his head to give him a haircut. The boys are all wearing a button down collar shirt and tan pants while the girls all wear plaid skirts. Bobby sits along on rock reading a book. Bobby first notices a group of girls. They keep saying, "Susie, Susie, she's no cutie. Susie, Susie, fat and oozing." Then Bobby notices the Jonnie. Jonnie is trapped between Carl and Alex. Alex says, "Loser, why don't you go home like Faris Bueller?" Carl keeps shoving Jonnie into a wall. Does Bobby walk over the girls and say, [["Well hello, Susie. You're the girl of my dreams, cutie. Can I escort you to lunch?"->Talks to Susie]] Or, does Bobby jump in between Jonnie and Carl screaming, [["Leave him alone!."->Saves Jonnie]]

Challenges of the 6th grade are much more difficult and unseen. Many students Join sports teams, clubs, or they diverge in to the arts. Bobby much now navigate the 6th grade. A group of kids gather to study for a test while others skip school. Susie walks up to Bobby and says, "We are going to study for the test on Shakespere. Would you join us?" But, Jonnie interupts, "Sorry sweetheart, he's going to roll out with the boys. We've got big plans, big. B-I-G BIGG!" Does Bobby say, "Sorry, Jonnie, I've got a hot date with my lady and a book." [[join the study group.->study group]] or Does Bobby say, "Sorry, Susie, I'll catch up with you later." [[skip school to "hang out."->Hang Out]]

8th grade brings Bobby new challenges. He learns about boyfriends and girlfriends, dating, and not. In this new world, the rules between boys and girls are much different. His parents don't know how to reach him and he doesn't want to talk. Bobby comes home from school. Mom asks, "How was school?" Bobby replies, "cool." His father says, "Cool? That's it? Your mother asked you a question, son." Bobby replies, "Sorry, mom. I had a good day. Lunch was good." His mother asks, "Did you make any new friends?" Bobby replies, "There's a couple of new girls that I'd like to make friends with but I didn't speak to them today." His mom encourages, "Just say, hello, my name is Bobby Brittle." Bobby is embarrassed that his mother is giving advice. He turns bright red in the face. He says, "Can I go to my room now?" His father bellows, "Go, clean that fithy room." Bobby sits down on his bed and opens his laptop. On his messager are two messages. Message from Susie reads, "Join us in the library. We'll be there until 7 p.m." And another message, from Jonnie, reads, "We're at the pier. Come hang out." Does Bobby [[reply, "On my way" and join Jonnie at the pier?->Playground 8th Grade]] or will he [[reply, "reply, "On my way" to Susie and study for college?->Studying for College]]?

Susie replies, "Thank you, I'd be happy to have lunch with you!" Bobby and Susie start walking to the cafeteria. Once they are out of earshot Susie says, "Thanks for the save." Bobby says, "I meant every word. Let's go get a soda. I got some change." Susie and Bobby walk over to the vending machines together. Bobby quickly grows up meeting other classmates as he progresses [[to the 6th grade.->6th Grade]]

Bobby runs over and steps in front of Jonnie. "Hey!" Bobby says to the group of boys. "Who do you think you are? You're no big shot!" Bobby stairs down the central bully, Stevie. Stevie says, "it's not worth it." Then Stevie walks away and the group disipates. Bobby now has a friend for life with Jonnie. Bobby says, "Let's get out of here." Jonnie agrees, "Let's roll out." [[They enter the 6th grade together.->6th Grade]]

Bobby meets lots of great friends in the study group. Natalie says, "In my hometown, Paris, we often study under the Eiffel Tower." Then, Fred shares, "On the beaches. Back home in Miami. That's my favorite place to study." Both are places Bobby would like to visit some day. Bobby says, "Well then, studying in the 18th Century Gothic library isn't as exciting but it's my favorite spot." The group proceeds to spend hours discussing Shakespeare's sonnets. Bobby is happy these friends stick together as they [[Enter the 8th Grade.->8th Grade]]

While on the playground with a group of students. Bobby meets a lot of the local kids who are known in the skater and alternative circles. Bobby's eyes are now open to a new side of the world. Bobby now says, "Live and let live!" like it's his masterpiece motto.[[Bobby enters the 8th Grade singing his new motto. "Live and Let Live!"->8th Grade]] .

Skipping school to hang out on the playground is much different than Bobby anticipated. Jonnie meets him at the edge of the park. Bobby says, "I can't believe I skipped!" Jonnie replies, "It's no big deal. Bet no one even notices." Bobby and Jonnie walk through the park. Bobby sees kids making out and groping at the picnic tables. "Is that? Is she making out with her friends dad?" Jonnie looks over and says, "Oh man, she is. Yo, don't say anything! You don't want to be a snitch." Jonnie and Bobby approach a group of kids who are drinking or doing drugs. Jonnie says, "Yo, Jack, this is Bobby Brittle from the L block." Jack says, "Bobby, I'm Jack from 8th street." They shake hands. Jack lights and passes a joint to Jonnie. Jonnie tries to hand it to Bobby. Bobby says, "no thanks. It's not for me." Jonnie and Jack laugh a little but Jonnie says, "cool man. No pressure." Bobby doesn't feel he fits in anywhere. He retreats to his room until [[he enters the 9th Grade->9th Grade]].

Bobby is obsessed with studying. When he see's Susie Bobby says, "I brought some books on Arostotle and Da Vinci in case we have some extra time." Susie says, "Cool, I love philosophy." Bobby asks, "What colleges are looking at?" Susie shares, "I want to apply to the eight ivy league universities." Bobby shares, "I hope my grades and extra curriculars are good enough to apply to those school too!" Susie replies, "Wouldn't it be great if we were study partners at Harvard?" Bobby replies, "Or, Yale!" Susie giggles and blushes. [[Bobby enters the 9th grade.->9th Grade]]

Bobby enters the 9th grade with confidence. He knows that high school is the foundation of who he will be. Bobby must decide who he is as a person because character in life is defined by our choices. Will Bobby choose to be a reliable student? Will he have the desire to education and hirer learning? Or does Bobby want to take the easy road in life? The challenges of 9th grade are much much harder. Bobby much decide if he will [[hang out in the parking lot with the stoner kids->Stoner kids]] or will [[Bobby decide to stay with his friends in the bleachers?->Bleacher kids]]

Stoner kids just don't care. Or, so people thing. Bobby joins them thinking it's a way to shut off his emotion on to find out they provoke emotion through thought filled decussions about events in the world. Here Bobby learns about Henry Anslinger and all the horrors he perpetrated against the American people with his lies and the ensuing Reffer Maddness that came about. Bobby also learns that stoner kids are not the hopeless hippies he'd always been told they were but rather they are choosing the live on a new life path. Bobby must choose to re-enter school enlightened by the stoner kids or drop out and make his own path. Does Bobby [[enter the 10th grade->10th Grade]] or does Bobby [[drop out->drop out]] and pursue his own path.

While on the bleachers Bobby sees a new world of social interaction. There are cheerleaders shouting out for football players, there are band kids making fun of the cheerleaders, and there are the kids coming and going on the scene. Bobby sees a girl he finds beautiful. She is a band geek. Bobby must decide how to approach the girl. Does Bobby [[say "Hello"->say "Hello"]] or does Bobby [[wait->wait]]?

Bobby enters the 10th Grade with a new perspective on life. Now, Bobby must re-adjust his focus. The challenges of the 10th grade can be heard in coversations all around. Girls talk about the horrible boys that broke their hearts and boys talke about all the girls like objects. Bobby is confused about his place in everything. Choices and options are all around. Does Bobby join the Debate team? Will Bobby ask a girl on a date? Who does Bobby even want to date this year? The girls and the boys are shuffling through the halls at fast passes. What should Bobby do? [[Join Debate Club->Debate Club]] [[Seek out the girls for a date->Date Night]] [[Return to video games and isolation->Home Alone]]

As a 9th grade drop out there are not many options for Bobby. Choosing to be a drop out has left him on the streets. Now Bobby must choose between stealing to eat or going hungry? Does Bobby [[go home->home]], does Bobby [[steal->steal]], or does Bobby choose to [[go hungry->hungry]] ?

Bobby's parents admonish his choices but love thier son. They help him to get guidence and counsiling. Bobby is lucky to re-enter school. [[Bobby joins the 10th grade class->10th Grade]].

Stealing leads Bobby down a path of confusion. He is no longer living his authentic choice. Giving in to a base instinct leads to giving in to other base instincts. You have just put Bobby on the path to being a thug, ending up in a prison, or dead. THIS IS FUTURE TWO

Choosing to go hungry, Bobby climbs under a bridge and freezes to death. You died. [[Start Over->Kid with Four Futures]]

Bobby walks up to the girl and says, "helllo, I'm Bobby. What's your name?" The girl blushes and says "I'm Anastasia Adams but my friends call me Ann." They venture off for a soda and pizza. Soon they are entering [[the 10th grade->10th Grade]].

Bobby wait's and watches her. He wants to approach her with the right look, the right line, and at the right time. Bobby waits and watches the girl like a stalker all school year. Soon they are entering the 10th grade with no knowledge of each other. Bobby knows only that her name is Ann. Ann knows only that his name is Bobby. Bobby walks in to the first day of [[10th Grade->10th Grade]] .

Bobby does an excellent job in Debate Club. He enters the 11th grade with confidence! [[Enter 11th Grade->11th Grade]]

Bobby loves the ladies. He's not sure which girl he should try to date? There are plenty of girls, they're all easy, and he doesn't know what respecting women means. Bobby chooses to ask Ann to the homecoming only to be turned down. Bobby soon finds himself entering the 11th grade as a loner. Bobby must decide if he will stay in school or learn a trade. Does Bobby [[go back to school->11th Grade]]? Does Bobby [[go to check out trade schools->Trade Schools]]?

Returning to isolation, Bobby chooses to go home and play video games. Soon, Bobby finds himself home alone. A serial killer attacks! You killed Bobby! THIS IS FUTURE ONE [[Start Over->Kid with Four Futures]]

11th grade is always fun! Junior year, has just begun! Bobby finds he'll have to make a choice! What will it be? You're Bobby's voice. Does Bobby enter a scholarship writing competition?[[Scholarships->Scholarships]] Does Bobby take a girl to Prom? [[Prom->Prom]]

Bobby must graduate high school to enter trade school. [[Go to 11th Grade->11th Grade]]

Bobby is a good kid, he wants to go to school. He spends his afternoons in the library studying and writing. Soon it's Senior Years! Bobby enter's the [[12th grade->12th Grade]]!

Bobby gets up the courage and soon everyone is talking about his plans. It's as if he's about to propose marriage. Bobby finds he's gotten in way over his head. He arranges for a flowers, a limo, and a room. Bobby walks up to Betty outside the Band room. In his hand are flowers and big sign. Soon he's singing and dancing with a funny little rhyme. Betty is so excited she can hardly wait. Unfortuanately, Bobby and Betty were never taught were babies come from and now Betty's pregent! Get a j-o-b! THIS IS FUTURE THREE

Bobby Graduates at the top of the class! He's off to law school! THIS IS FUTURE FOUR