In this play, Bradley has the good fortune to meet a teacher who's willing to listen and guide him to a place of discovery. To me, good teaching is about challenging students to be creative problem solvers so they have ownership of the solution. Bradley surely feels in control of his choices by the end of the play. Plays written for youth are simple stories about universal experiences. They address relevant and sensitive issues with care but never in a preachy or lengthy manner.
Conflicts are usually clear and easily identified.
The process of going to the theater, especially as children, reminds us that we are a community of living beings who need to work together to succeed.