Question

I looked at Papa and translated: “The other boy was teasing Nurzhan in a violent manner. This boy will be punished and must learn to respect all students. We understand how Nurzhan became so angry, and we ask that you punish him by not allowing him to watch television.”​

Answer 1

Maya changes the principal's words by translating the fight as a minor one to her father. She does this because she wants to protect her brother from her father's wrath. In doing so, it blames the other boy, making it appear like Nurzhan is the victim.