Character traits and moral/themes to explore

Character Biography/traits:

Dad:
*Bad D.I.Y (Maybe use at beginning)
*Clutz
*Skinny Moustache
*Used to be cool but developed into what he hated?
*Takes Backseat, family decisions are up to the mother. (except for moving to the new area)
*Dad made decision to move
*Civil servant, Engineer (lends itself to why they moved and also perhaps to some of hi character traits)

Mom:
Typical loving mom
Overprotective
controlling, but means well
aspirational
Has plans for the child, maybe against his wishes
How to books mom
Vitamin/supplement junkie
Afternoon Show, Dr Phil, Oprah
Firm
Decision maker (in the house)

Woodsman:
Maybe owns the park


Kid:
Beginning to be frustrated (teen angst maybe)
Wants more responsibility
Reaching a rebellious stage
Bit smaller than other kids but not wimpy
Came from the city had a set group of friends
Maybe he sees the old town from the quarry.



Morals Fables to Explore:
*The Fir Tree = Hans Christian Anderson, MORAL = enjoy your youth
He that finds discontent in one place is not likely to find hapinness in another.
Don't take things for granted.
Value what you have
Confront your problems, don't try to escape them
The memory of a good deed lives
Those who suffer most, cry out the least
It is easy to be brave from a safe distance.