Explain why the author tells the story through a flashback. Consider how the structure fits the content of the story and how it contributes to the story's impact on readers

the reason some people sacrifice their own life for another person's life could be that they are in love with them and would do anything to keep them safe a protected even if that means risking their life in the process

she doesnt want to fail her mother again

explanation:

what passage are you referring to

the central idea is basically saying that juveniles that have committed a crime will not have the same consequences as the   adults that have. they will have a softer punishment than what the adults have that is harsh in some ways.