Chapters 7-8

In chapter 7, David's mother gives birth to a baby girl. In their world, a baby is not considered 'existent' until it receives a certificate saying that there is nothing wrong with the baby. After receiving the certificate, they welcome baby Petra. When David's aunt comes to visit, she desperately tries to convince her sister to love her baby; Harriet. However, she has not gotten the certificate of approval because she knows that the the baby doesn't meat the standards. The fact that they brought up the topic of the baby in their house upsets David' mom. This makes me think of how ridiculously serious they take things. At least David's Aunt looks past the fact that her baby isn't 'normal' but learns to love her anyways. In chapter 8, David begins to learn things about the people he has been talking to telepathically. I think that giving out your name would put you into more danger. If they didn't know who you were, how could they find you if they were looking (for any reason)? I like the fact that David is slowing grasping onto his telepathic ability and is starting to see the effects of it more. Telepathy isn't being abnormal, it's super cool!