The House on Mango Street Chapter 13

There Was an Old Woman She Had So Many Children She Didn't Know What to Do

• Rosa Vargas is a single mother with a whole lot of kids. They're completely uncontrollable.
• The kids are "without respect for all things living, including themselves" (13.3).
• The neighbors try to watch out for the kids, but grow tired of worrying about them and give up.
• No one pays attention with Efren chips his tooth, Refugia gets her head stuck in the gate, or Angel Vargas falls from Mr. Benny's roof.