Why do you think Wesley turned to alcohol as a way of dealing with his parents’ divorce?
Discuss why Wesley became infatuated with Keysha the moment he met her.
Discuss some of the lessons about friendship that both Keysha and Wesley learned.
What are the reasons you feel Liz turned against Keysha?
Who do you think trusted Keysha more, her stepmother, Barbara, or her father, Jordan?
Why do you think Wesley was so bitter toward his mother?
Discuss why the rumors about Keysha and Wesley were so easy for the students at their school and the community at large to believe?
Have you personally spread or shared a rumor about another person at your school? If so, what was it, was it true and why did you spread it around?
Why do you think Liz was able to persuade so many students to believe everything she said?
If you had a friend who was in Keysha’s or Wesley’s situation, discuss how you would help them cope with their circumstances.
Do you think Keysha had justification for attacking Liz and trying to get the truth through violence?
Why do you think Wesley’s relationship with his father was so strong?
Everyone has dealt with drama or conflict at some point. Discuss an uncomfortable situation that you were confronted with and how you resolved it.
Discuss the lesson Jordan learned about judging an individual before getting to know him or her.
Why do you think Keysha’s mother, Justine, has resurfaced?