Being wreckless can cause someone to make poor decisions that can lead to serious consequences. To be able to avoid putting one's life in jeopardy. Being sheltered can confirm a long and safe life. Crank, 9/11 terrorist attack, and Trayvon Martin demonstrates it is better to be protected because it prevents harm from coming to anyone. An individual should have someone guiding them through the right path. Crank, a novel written by Ellen Hopkins, is based on a 17-year old named Kristina who visits her absent father on her own. While visiting her father she is introduced to alcohol and drugs. Being free from her mother's watch lead her to catch on to bad habits and make inferior decisions. Once Kristina experiences serious trouble her mother
