At one point the boys start throwing rocks, breaking a school yard rule that they all know well. But they don't throw them near the other boys because that rule is
somehow stronger... still has "the protection of parents and school and
policemen and the law." How come they're still following the rules? And what
does this quote foreshadow might happen in the future?

Hi! your answer would be  the women's association.  here's why:   "the childrens toys" should be "the children's toys".  there's no apostrophe anywhere, and should go after "children". it does  not go after the 's' because children is already plural, and you usually only add an apostrophe after a plural noun ends with an s, like boys or girls, for example. that is the boys' toys."the women's association", is correct.  it's kinda like the one above.  "the childrens' toys", is not correct. reason why is explained in the first one.  "none of these" isn't correct, because "the women's association" is correct.  hoped i and if you have any more questions, ask me.  -dawn