i'm not sure you understand the hopelessness of the boy's situation. the young boy by his side is his brother, his father is obviously no where to be found. his mom who is supposed to be responsible for them is high; sitting on the street and staring into space. what is he going to do? he is only 9 years and yet this is the kind of situation he has been thrust into. if he feels slapping the hell out of hs mother is a way to hold on to the only life line he has, thwn all well and good. he does not have anger issues!!!!!