In the article, the author reflects on their reaction to the character Jamie Miller in the Netflix series 'Adolescence.' Initially, they perceive Jamie as innocent and incapable of violence, influenced by his appearance and age. The author relates Jamie's gangly and vulnerable characteristics to those of their own children, leading them to dismiss the possibility of Jamie being guilty of the crime he is accused of. This emotional connection emphasizes the challenges of confronting a harsh reality in the face of parental instincts to protect their young.
I assumed the police were wrong about him, just like his parents assumed they were wrong. I assumed young Jamie was a red herring.
He was just too little for bad things. Too tender, too vulnerable, too new to the world to do any real damage.
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