Lauren's Father

        Lauren’s father is constantly warning her to not share information that could scare the neighborhood. He also makes her promise not to talk about the potential future dangers anymore and not tell anyone about Joanne. Although Lauren felt comfortable enough with her father to tell him everything she said to Joanne and tell him the truth about what she thinks of the situation, she also goes by her own opinions. For example, she resists her father when he tells her not to frighten the neighborhood and instead thinks to make “earthquake packs” for the people. Her father ends up agreeing and later liking the ideas because both can be used without causing the whole neighborhood to panic and have the potential to save the future of the people. He even adds that they should teach martial arts to as many people as they can, helping Lauren with her plan. Yet from the beginning of the book, she had this rebellion against her father like she did not follow his religion and sometimes did not listen to him. 

I guess I just want to say that all of these events make me confused. Is Lauren’s father supportive of Lauren’s views or is he against them? He keeps scolding her yet supporting her through alternative ways.