He witnessed his father rape his sister and soon ran away to the streets. Later in the day, one of the foundation workers on the outing lost track of Adrian. The other kids called his name and searched the surrounding trails. No one could find him. The younger kids became worried, saying he ran away.
Kids are use to the freedom of the streets.
They can't handle the responsibilities of the foundation and run away. Every one of them has run away at least once. It is their choice. We are not a jail. Adrian returned to the foundation the next day.