Write as a list Q&A: Have the QNA be the focus o
Write as a list
Q&A:
Have the QNA be the focus of this text, and answer each question, don’t put the story.
Questions and Answers: write as a list and answer them
– What is each character’s personality?
– What is each character’s age?
– How annoying is Leo, includes annoyance factor: normally goes up to 100, but it depends on the annoyance, it can possibly go to a number even higher than 100, this would break the scale because of the high annoyance, if this were to happen, determine what that number may be, this includes overall annoyance.
– How does each character differentiate from each other?
– What is each character’s background?
– Childhood? (including some ideas for Alice and David)
– Who is on Alice’s side of the family?
– How does each character put up with Leo, includes how do the extended family (Elizabeth, William, Tom, Catherine, Ben, Ethan, and Chloe) put up with Leo too, especially if at family events, vacation, visiting, etc.? List each relative and how they put up with Leo.
– Alice and David love all their children, but which one tires and annoys them the most, regardless, they still love their children?
– How does each character (including extended family as well) put up with Leo when they’re frustrated, either just frustrated, or frustrated by him, and his behavior? List each relative and give an idea on how they put up with it. Even if it’s not confirmed, give a theory on how they put up with him.
– How is Leo annoying, are there times where he could be in the wrong?
– Based on the annoyance scale, why is it at this number?
– How does Leo feel when his siblings don’t want to play with him, when he’s told to stop, when he’s told that he’s being annoying, when he’s told to stop being annoying, when he doesn’t always get what he wants? Give a response for each.
– What are things that make Leo sad, and why? Write a bunch of things and include them as a list.
– What does each character do when they get really mad at Leo, and why are they mad at him, and why do they act this way towards him when they get mad at him?
– How does Leo respond when someone gets mad at him? List each reaction with each person who is mad at him.
– Why does Leo want attention so much, if his way of wanting attention is bad, why is it bad, does Leo always need attention, if there are cases he doesn’t, then why exactly?
– What are things that Leo does that frustrates or even angers his family?
– When Alex yells at Leo, does he cry, does he get scared, and might even run off and hide, why does he do that, how does he feel?
– Why does Leo get sad when, he is told to stop being annoying, when his siblings don’t want to play with him, when his parents can’t play with him in that exact moment because they’re busy, when Alex yells and screams very loudly (and sharply) at him when she’s angered? List his feelings for each thing I put.
– Does Leo mean to be annoying?
– When are times Leo needs to stop being annoying, and why does he need to stop being annoying?
– What are times that Leo needs to shut up and stop talking, and why?
– Why does Alex want to slap or push Leo when he’s being annoying, why does she get so mad, and so angered?
– Why does Alex snap at Leo when he angers her, how does Leo feel?
– Who does Leo annoy? Can be multiple people
– What are things that make Leo scared? More than one thing, most likely lots of things, write as a list
– Give a theory for how Elizabeth, William, Tom, Catherine, Ben, Ethan, and Chloe get onto to Leo when he’s being annoying, and possibly frustrating some of them, do they tell him to stop, are they firm, do they get onto him, and raise their voice a little, do they avoid him, do they walk away? Even though it’s still being worked on, just give concept ideas for how each of them deals with it. Please note: This is when Leo is being annoying or disruptive, so they may not just “give him a cookie”, or tell him a story, Leo would probably only be getting treats if he is good, not when he is being bad, but I imagine William telling Leo to “Calm down!”, his aunt might get onto Leo. Note; While Elizabeth normally offers cookies, and William tells stories, neither of them will do that when getting onto to Leo for his behavior (example: running around the house, disturbing the peace), Elizabeth might calmly just tell him to stop, Wiliam might just raise his voice a little when calling Leo’s name, but then he tells him to stop, Catherine might tell Leo to stop, and say “Stop running around!”, or “Calm down!’, Catherine would get onto Leo, and would firmly tell him to calm down, this might make Leo sad or he’ll be defiant.
Notes about the rest of the family: Elizabeth is kind to her grandchildren (most likely offers them cookies), William is also like this (though he would instead tell stories, instead of giving cookies, but William might be an outgoing individual), Tom is outgoing, and mature, Catherine is kind, but she has a little bit of sass and sarcasm (maybe), but Catherine is mostly nice to everyone, Ben and Ethan are chill guys, they often like to hang out with Leo, they even call him “Little Dude”, Chloe has a little bit of sarcasm as well, Chloe might sometimes get annoyed with Leo.
Notes:
– Owen mostly speaks through “goo-goo gaga”, or just baby noises (like giggling and cooing), but he can sometimes speak verbally, but not fully. There is no dialogue when he makes baby sounds, or is upset, like sniffling for example. The only time he has dialogue is when he says, “goo-goo gaga”, when he tries to verbally speak, or when he cries.
– Whenever Owen cries the dialogue says “Waaaaaah!”.
– Owen either walks, crawls, or gets carried by his family
– Leo can sometimes get whiny, which will cause Alex to want to snap, and slap him, but she doesn’t, though she will get annoyed by this.
– Emily, Alex, Leo, and Owen do not all wake up at the same time.
– Alex likes to be on her phone a lot
– Leo can be pretty annoying a lot
– Emily is not really “mean” to Leo, she playfully teases Leo, while Alex can some-what nice to Leo, she mostly gets annoyed or teases him.
– Emily and Alex sit in the front seat (Emily in the drivers, Alex in the passenger), while Leo sits in the backseat
– Leo likes to play a lot.
– We see all the characters relationships with other.
– Leo will sometimes hold Owen, but it might not end well.
– Owen likes being held by Alex.
– Whenever a character is in the bathroom (to brush teeth, go to their business, or to shower), the person inside keeps the bathroom door shut for privacy.
– Have the dialogue be a little realistic.
– The only time the characters call for someone is when they’re on the stairs, they can’t really call from downstairs, because of the layout of the house.
– Alice and David are sometimes tired when they have to deal with four kids, even if Leo does seem to be bothering them, they don’t show annoyance, because he is their son, and he is still learning.
– Each scene is pretty long. And the scenes that have dialogue, they have a lot.
– Whenever a character talks sometimes it says their expressions, example: Alex (annoyed), Leo (pouting), Owen (cooing), Owen (whimpering).
– Owen’s dialogue will say something like this – Owen (cooing):, Owen: Goo-goo gaga, Owen (giggles):, Owen (whimpering);, Owen (sniffling):
– Owen doesn’t say anything when he coos, giggles, whimpers, or sniffles, but it is listed as dialogue even though he’s not speaking.
– Most of the time when Leo is being annoying, or says something that is him being annoying, she responds to him, but sometimes she’ll just ignore him.
– Leo calls his parents Mom and Dad.
– Leo is not “babied” by his parents. Sometimes, Alice would be sad that her kids are growing up so fast, she does not baby Emily, Alex, and Leo.
– Alex and Emily’s friends do not have confirmed names.
– Alice does not drive her kids to school, Emily does, since she has her license.
– When arriving at Leo’s school, Leo is the only one who gets out of the car, as Emily drives through the car line, to drop Leo off, Emily and Alex never get out of the car.
– Owen does go to school yet, he stays at home and is taken care of by his mother. In fact, Owen stays at home during the entire story.
– Alex can’t drive because she’s 14, she can’t get her permit until she’s 15, and she can’t get her license until she’s 16.
– On regular days, Alex and Emily leave school, they go to pick Leo up from school, but Alex and Emily talk on the way to Leo’s school, before picking him up.
– Leo is in 5th Grade, this is not his first day of school.
– Alex is a freshman in 9th Grade, while Emily is a senior in 12th Grade.
– Emily, Alex, and Leo do not ride the bus.
– There will be a part where Alice and David forgive their daughters, after they apologized to Leo for what they did.
– Emily, Alex, and Leo call Alice and David, Mom and Dad, because they’re their parents, Owen on the other hand calls Alice and David, Mama and Dada, because he is a baby, Owen is the only sibling that calls his parents Mama and Dada.
– Leo sometimes stutters when he is nervous
Siblings Relationship:
Emily:
– Alex: Alex and Emily get along pretty well, they are sarcastic to each other, but they get along.
– Leo: Emily thinks Leo is a little annoying, but she is a lot nicer to him, than Alex is to Leo.
– Owen: Emily gets along with her youngest brother.
Alex:
– Emily: Alex and Emily get along pretty well, they are sarcastic to each other, but they get along, they both think Leo is annoying, but Emily is a little nicer to Leo.
– Leo: Alex thinks Leo is annoying, Leo and Alex get into sibling arguments a lot, if something stinks, and Alex mentions it, he’ll say that Alex smells like that.
– Owen: Alex thinks Owen is a cute baby, she is a caring sister towards him, she carries him sometimes and baby talks him, she sometimes gets annoyed when he cries a lot, but she tries her best to calm him down, Overall, Alex doesn’t treat him the same as she does Leo. Leo gets upset when Alex gets to hold Owen.
Leo:
– Emily: Leo and Emily get along pretty well, Emily thinks Leo is a little annoying, but Emily is a little nicer to Leo.
– Alex: Leo annoys Alex a lot, Leo and Alex get into sibling arguments a lot, he thinks she is a big meanie, sometimes he annoys her just for the fun of it.
– Owen: Leo likes his younger brother, sometimes he will give him some of food, he tries to be a good older brother towards Owen.
Owen:
– Emily: Owen is still young, but he likes his oldest sister.
– Alex: Owen is still young, but he likes his older sister.
– Leo: Owen is still young, but he likes his older brother.
Character Aliases: used throughout the story
Alice:
– Sis (By Tom only)
– Mom (by Emily, Alex, and Leo)
– Mama (by Owen)
– Aunt Alice (by Ben, Ethan, and Chloe)
– Honey (by David)
– Dave (by Tom)
Emily, Alex, Leo, and Owen’s Father (decide name)
– Dad (by Emily, Alex, and Leo)
– Dada (by Owen)
– Uncle David (by Ben, Ethan, and Chloe)
Emily
– Emily
– Sis (By Alex)
– Em (by Alex)
– Sissy (maybe) (by Owen only)
Alex
– Alexandra (Real name) (rarely used)
– Alex (nickname, what everyone calls her, including her parents)
– Sis (By Emily)
– Big Sis (By Leo)
– Meanie (By Leo)
– Sissy (maybe) (by Owen only)
– A-lex (by Owen only, as he is a baby and is still learning how to say her name)
– Girl! (By Chloe)
Leo
– Leo
– Annoying (by Alex)
– Annoying Little Rat (by Alex)
– Bro (By Emily)
– Little Bro (by Emily)
– Little Dude (By his older cousins, Ben and Ethan)
– Son (By his dad)
– Little Creep (by Alex)
– Monster (by Alex) (this one is not used in this story)
– Growing boy
– Big Boy (by himself, and his mother)
Owen
– Owen
– Mini-me (By Alex) (only says that to describe him, only used when carrying him, but doesn’t use it often)
– Little Bro (by Leo)
– Little Brother (By Leo)
– My boy (By his dad)
– Ow (by Leo)
Character Designs: important to the story
Alice (Mother)
– Gender: Female
– Age: 45
– Relatives:
– David (husband)
– Emily (daughter)
– Alex (daughter)
– Leo (son)
– Owen (son)
– Elizabeth (mother)
– William (father)
– Tom (younger brother)
– Catherine (sister-in-law)
– Ben (nephew)
– Ethan (nephew)
– Chloe (niece)
David
– Gender: Male
– Age: 47
– Relatives:
– Alice (wife)
– Emily (daughter)
– Alex (daughter)
– Leo (son)
– Owen (son)
– Elizabeth (mother-in-law)
– William (father-in-law)
– Tom (brother-in-law)
– Catherine (co-sister-in-law)
– Ben (nephew)
– Ethan (nephew)
– Chloe (niece)
Siblings:
1: Emily
– Gender: Female
– Age: 17
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt: Dark Green Denim Jacket, white shirt with light gray stripes
– Pants: Blue Jean Shorts
– Shoes: Brown stylish Boots
– Hair Color: Brown
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Alex (younger sister)
– Leo (younger brother)
– Owen (youngest brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Tom (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Ben (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
2: Alex
– Gender: Female
– Age: 14
– Personality: sarcastic, witty, snarky, easily annoyed (by her younger brother), caring
– Design:
– Shirt: White Jacket, Gray Shirt
– Pants: Blue Jean Shorts
– Shoes: White Tennis Shoes, with white laces
– Socks: Short White ankle socks
– Hair Color: Black
– Accessories: Red headband
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (older sister)
– Leo (younger brother)
– Owen (youngest brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Tom (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Ben (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
3: Leo
– Gender: Male
– Age: 10
– Personality: friendly, energetic, annoying (to his older sister, Sibling 2), easily scared (especially of the dark)
– Design:
– Shirt: Blue short sleeve Rocket League Shirt with a white undershirt
– Pants: Blue Jeans
– Shoes: Black converse with white laces
– Hair Color: Brown
– Accessories: Blue Cap
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (oldest sister)
– Alex (older sister)
– Owen (younger brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Tom (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Ben (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
4: Owen
– Gender: Male
– Age: 1
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt:
– Pants:
– Shoes: type, color, shoelaces color (if have any), sole color
– Hair Color: (brown, black, or blonde)
– Accessories:
– Relatives:
– David (father)
– Alice (mother)
– Emily (oldest sister)
– Alex (older sister)
– Leo (older brother)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
– Tom (uncle)
– Catherine (aunt)
– Ben (cousin)
– Ethan (cousin)
– Chloe (cousin)
Grandparents:
Grandmother (Elizabeth)
– Gender: Female
– Age: 68
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt:
– Pants:
– Shoes: type, color, shoelaces color (if have any), sole color
– Hair Color: White
– Accessories:
– Relatives:
– William (husband)
– Alice (daughter)
– David (son-in-law)
– Emily (granddaughter)
– Alex (granddaughter)
– Leo (grandson)
– Owen (grandson)
– Tom (son)
– Catherine (daughter-in-law)
– Ben (grandson)
– Ethan (grandson)
– Chloe (granddaughter)
Grandfather (William)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 60-70 (you decide)
– Personality:
– Design:
– Shirt:
– Pants:
– Shoes: type, color, shoelaces color (if have any), sole color
– Hair Color: White
– Accessories:
– Relatives:
– Elizabeth (wife)
– Alice (daughter)
– David (son-in-law)
– Emily (granddaughter)
– Alex (granddaughter)
– Leo (grandson)
– Owen (grandson)
– Tom (son)
– Catherine (daughter-in-law)
– Ben (grandson)
– Ethan (grandson)
– Chloe (granddaughter)
Uncle, Aunt, and Cousins:
Thomas (Tom) (Uncle)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 42
– Relatives:
– Catherine (wife)
– Ben (son)
– Ethan (son)
– Chloe (daughter)
– Alice (older sister)
– David (brother-in-law)
– Emily (niece)
– Alex (niece)
– Leo (nephew)
– Owen (nephew)
– Elizabeth (mother)
– William (father)
Aunt (Catherine)
– Gender: Female
– Age: 40
– Relatives:
– Tom (husband)
– Ben (son)
– Ethan (son)
– Chloe (daughter)
– Alice (sister-in-law)
– David (co-brother-in-law)
– Emily (niece)
– Alex (niece)
– Leo (nephew)
– Owen (nephew)
– Elizabeth (mother-in-law)
– William (father-in-law)
Benjamin (Ben) (Cousin)
– Gender: Male
– Age: 19-20
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Tom (father)
– Ethan (younger brother)
– Chloe (younger sister)
– David (uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Ethan
– Gender: Male
– Age: 16
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Tom (father)
– Ben (older brother)
– Chloe (younger sister)
– David (uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Chloe
– Gender: Female
– Age: 13
– Relatives:
– Catherine (mother)
– Thomas (father)
– Benjamin (oldest brother)
– Ethan (older brother)
– David (uncle)
– Alice (aunt)
– Emily (cousin)
– Alex (cousin)
– Leo (cousin)
– Owen (cousin)
– Elizabeth (grandmother)
– William (grandfather)
Note: Grandmother, Grandfather, Uncle, Aunt, and Cousin don’t have the same last name as the 4 siblings, since they are on the maternal side of the family, and Mother now has Father’s last name, since she is married to him.
Family House:
– Story: 1 story house, or 2 story
– Living Room
– Kitchen
– Bathrooms
– Master Bathroom (Alice and David’s bathroom)
– Siblings Bathroom (Emily, Alex, and Leo’s bathroom)
– Bedrooms:
– Parents Bedroom
– Emily’s Bedroom
– Alex’s Bedroom
– Leo’s Bedroom
– Owen’s Bedroom
– Guest Bedroom
– Family Photos:
– List some family photos
– A photo of all the siblings, Leo is on Emily’s Back, Alex is standing next to Emily while holding Owen.
– A picture of the whole family, Leo is on his mom’s back, Alex is standing in the middle, Emily is standing next to Alex, their dad is behind them putting his arm around one of his daughters, and Alice is holding Leo.
Family House Layout: this is how the family’s house looks like in the story.
House:
When entering the house, the dining room is to the left, and to the right is a small hallway that leads to the garage, when going into the dining room on the left after entering the house , you can turn right, and head into the kitchen, in the kitchen, at the counter are 3 stools (One where Emily sits, one where Alex sits, and one where Leo sits), and there is a high chair, which is where Owen sits. when to the right, when exiting through the exit, there is the living room which is pretty big (the kitchen is next to the living room, you can go into the kitchen either through the dining room or the living room), another way to the living room is when you enter the house, go down the corridor and the living room is right there, in the living room, turn right, and go through the small corridor, in the small corridor, in front leads to the playroom, and to the right is stairs that lead upstairs, if you go in front to the room, when in the room turn right, and go down the corridor, and into the playroom, then take a right, and go down the corridor, in the corridor, to the right is the basement, when heading down the corridor after leaving the playroom, it leads to the study room, when deciding to go upstairs, go up the stairs, turn the corner, then go up the stairs, at the top of the stairs, turn the corner and then walk down the corridor, at the end of the corridor, you can go either left or right, on the left side of the hallway is the master bedroom (Alice and David’s room) (which is at the very end) (the master bathroom is in the master bedroom, upon entering the master bedroom, turn right and go into the bathroom), Emily’s room, David’s office, and the Guest Bedroom (which is front of Emily’s room, and David’s office), on the right side is Alex’s room, Leo’s Room, and Owen’s Room (Owen’s room is in front of Leo and Alex’s Room), at the end of the hallway is the bathroom (where all the siblings share the bathroom).
Basement:
When entering the basement, open the door to the basement, turn the corner, and go down the steps, in the basement is a poo table, the laundry room is also in the basement.
Backyard:
In the kitchen, near the entrance to the living room, there are sliding doors, go through the sliding doors, and head outside, on the porch is a grill and some chairs to relax in, and in front is a pool and there are also chairs to relax in, in front of the pool is the grassy area where there is a sandpit (in the middle), a swing set (to the left), and a trampoline (to the right).
Q&A:
1. What is each character’s personality?
- Alice: Calm, loving, patient mother who tries to manage the chaos of a large family. She’s understanding but also firm when needed.
- David: Supportive and loving father, a bit more easygoing than Alice, but equally committed to his family. He’s a good mediator and often the voice of reason.
- Emily: Mature, responsible, slightly sarcastic older sister. She cares for her siblings but also has her own life.
- Alex: Sarcastic, witty, quick-tempered, easily annoyed by Leo’s antics, but also capable of showing affection, especially toward Owen.
- Leo: Energetic, playful, attention-seeking, prone to being annoying and disruptive. He’s also easily scared and sometimes sad when ignored or misunderstood.
- Owen: A baby, his personality is still developing but he is generally happy and enjoys the attention from his family.
- Elizabeth: Kind grandmother, likely enjoys spoiling her grandchildren.
- William: Kind grandfather, perhaps a bit more reserved than Elizabeth, enjoys telling stories.
- Tom: Outgoing, mature uncle.
- Catherine: Kind aunt, but with a hint of sass and sarcasm.
- Ben & Ethan: Chill cousins who enjoy spending time with Leo, often calling him “Little Dude.”
- Chloe: A cousin with a bit of sarcasm, occasionally annoyed by Leo.
2. What is each character’s age?
- Alice: 45
- David: 47
- Emily: 17
- Alex: 14
- Leo: 10
- Owen: 1
- Elizabeth: 68
- William: 70
- Tom: 42
- Catherine: 40
- Ben: 19
- Ethan: 16
- Chloe: 13
3. How annoying is Leo, includes annoyance factor:
Leo’s annoyance factor is a fluctuating 85-95. There are moments where he reaches a 110 due to exceptionally disruptive behavior, particularly when he’s tired or hasn’t gotten enough attention in a positive way.
4. How does each character differentiate from each other?
Each character has a distinct personality, age, and role within the family. Emily is the responsible older sister, Alex is the sarcastic teenager, Leo is the energetic and attention-seeking younger brother, and Owen is the baby. The grandparents and extended family members each have their own unique traits and approaches to interacting with the family.
5. What is each character’s background?
The story doesn’t delve deeply into individual backstories beyond their current family roles. The focus is on their current dynamics and day-to-day interactions.
6. Childhood (including some ideas for Alice and David):
- Alice: A relatively happy childhood, possibly with some sibling rivalry. This could inform her patience with her own children’s squabbles.
- David: A similar childhood to Alice’s, providing context for his easygoing nature.
- Emily: A typical childhood, perhaps she was a bit of a “mom” to Leo when younger.
- Alex: A relatively normal childhood, perhaps a little more independent than Emily. She may have struggled with sharing attention with Leo.
- Leo: A typical childhood experience, though maybe more spoiled than his siblings.
- Owen: Too young to have significant childhood experiences yet.
7. Who is on Alice’s side of the family?
Elizabeth (mother), William (father), Tom (brother), Catherine (sister-in-law), Ben, Ethan, and Chloe (nieces and nephews).
8. How does each character put up with Leo?
- Alice & David: With patience and understanding, reminding him of boundaries and trying to redirect his behavior.
- Emily: Mostly ignores or redirects him gently.
- Alex: Often snaps at him, gets frustrated but tries to manage her anger.
- Owen: Too young to actively deal with Leo’s antics.
- Elizabeth: Likely calmly redirects him or gives him a cookie (only if he’s not being particularly disruptive).
- William: Might raise his voice slightly but ultimately tries to reason with him.
- Tom: Firm but fair, likely sets clear boundaries.
- Catherine: Firm and direct, doesn’t hesitate to tell him to calm down.
- Ben & Ethan: Usually find Leo’s behavior amusing, and try to engage him in positive ways.
- Chloe: Might avoid him or use sarcasm to deflect his annoying behavior.
9. Alice and David love all their children, but which one tires and annoys them the most?
Leo tires and annoys them the most. Still, they love him unconditionally.
10. How does each character put up with Leo when they’re frustrated?
- Alice & David: Take a break, breathe, try again. They understand Leo is still learning.
- Emily: Sighs, walks away for a while, may give him a small task to occupy him.
- Alex: Snaps, may mutter under her breath, sometimes threatens consequences (which she may not always follow through with).
- Elizabeth: Takes a deep breath, quietly asks him to stop, or gives a slight reprimand.
- William: May raise his voice slightly while calling Leo’s name, then firmly tells him to stop.
- Tom: Sets stricter limits, short and firm.
- Catherine: Will firmly tell Leo to stop, possibly with a touch of sarcasm.
- Ben & Ethan: Might still try to engage Leo, but with less enthusiasm.
- Chloe: Might roll her eyes or leave the room.
11. How is Leo annoying, are there times where he could be in the wrong?
Leo is annoying due to his constant need for attention, often interrupting conversations, running around, being overly loud, and whining. Yes, there are many times where he’s in the wrong, primarily when he disrupts others or doesn’t respect boundaries.
12. Based on the annoyance scale, why is it at this number?
The 85-95 range reflects the fact that Leo is frequently annoying but not consistently unbearable. The higher spikes to 110 represent those moments when he pushes his family’s patience to its absolute limit.
13. How does Leo feel when…?
- Siblings don’t want to play: Sad and rejected.
- Told to stop: Initially defiant, then possibly sad or angry.
- Told he’s being annoying: Hurt and confused.
- Doesn’t get what he wants: Whiny, frustrated, possibly throws a tantrum.
14. Things that make Leo sad:
- Being ignored.
- His siblings not wanting to play with him.
- Being told he’s annoying or bad.
- Not getting what he wants.
- Being scolded harshly.
- Feeling left out.
- The dark (a specific fear).
15. What does each character do when really mad at Leo?
- Alice & David: Calmly but firmly explain why his behavior is wrong and set consequences. They try to teach him how to express his emotions without being disruptive.
- Emily: May give him a stern talking-to or ignore him until he calms down.
- Alex: Yells, sometimes threatens, and is very harsh and sarcastic. This is not meant to truly hurt him, she’s just frustrated and doesn’t know how to communicate her anger in a healthier way.
- Other family members: Responses would vary. Generally, they’ll firmly tell him to stop. Some might be more patient than others.
16. How does Leo respond when someone gets mad at him?
- Alice & David: Usually apologizes (after some initial defiance).
- Emily: Usually complies, sometimes sulks afterward.
- Alex: Gets defensive, may argue back, or sulks, possibly cries depending on the severity of her anger.
17. Why does Leo want attention so much?
He likely seeks attention because he doesn’t know how to express his needs appropriately. His actions are bad because they’re disruptive and disrespectful. He doesn’t always need attention; there are times he’s occupied with play or quiet activities. But when he’s tired, bored, or seeking reassurance, his need for attention escalates.
18. Things that frustrate/anger his family:
- Constant interruptions.
- Whining.
- Disregard for rules and boundaries.
- Loud and disruptive behavior.
- Tantrums.
- Messiness.
19. Alex yelling at Leo:
If Alex yells loudly at Leo, he likely cries, gets scared, and hides because he’s afraid of her anger. He feels hurt, rejected and insecure.
20. Leo’s sadness:
- Told to stop: Sadness, insecurity, possible confusion.
- Siblings don’t play: Sadness, rejection, loneliness.
- Parents busy: Sadness, abandonment, unmet need for attention.
- Alex yells: Fear, sadness, hurt, insecurity.
21. Does Leo mean to be annoying?
No, not intentionally. His actions stem from a lack of social skills, emotional regulation, and appropriate ways of communicating his needs.
22. When does Leo need to stop being annoying?
Whenever his behavior disrupts others, disturbs the peace, or is disrespectful.
23. When does Leo need to shut up?
When he’s interrupting conversations, being overly loud in inappropriate settings, or talking incessantly without allowing others to speak.
24. Why does Alex want to slap/push Leo?
Frustration, anger, and feeling overwhelmed by his constant need for attention.
25. Why does Alex snap at Leo?
She is frustrated, impatient, and overwhelmed by his behavior. She doesn’t have effective communication skills to address it calmly. Leo feels hurt and insecure.
26. Who does Leo annoy?
Primarily Alex, sometimes Emily, and occasionally other family members depending on the situation.
27. Things that scare Leo:
- The dark.
- Loud noises.
- Being alone.
- Getting in trouble (harsh scoldings).
- Storms.
28. How the extended family deals with Leo:
- Elizabeth: Calmly redirects, offers treats if he’s behaving well.
- William: Uses a firm but gentle approach, telling him to calm down.
- Tom: Direct and firm, clearly states expectations.
- Catherine: Firm, uses a combination of direct instruction and a slightly sarcastic tone.
- Ben & Ethan: Try to engage him in positive activities or humorously redirect him.
- Chloe: Mostly avoids Leo when he’s being disruptive or uses subtle sarcasm.