Although Moore is still only a child, he is forced to deal with serious and often dangerous situations. The fight between Shani and Lateshia may seem tame, but the presence of Lateshia’s older brother indicates how easily their scuffle could escalate into something far more threatening. Moore’s childishness is revealed in his tag, which takes the form of a rather comic boast about his romantic prowess. Yet being a child does not protect Moore from having to deal with difficult, dangerous issues such as drug crime, gang violence, and police brutality. The world around him forces him to grow up fast, even if he is not yet emotionally ready to do so.