Which rule did Biff and Joe enforce about peers' lunchtime behavior?

• A. No Gilman boy should eat lunch with someone outside the team.
• B. No Gilman boy should eat lunch by himself.
• C. No Gilman boy should talk during lunch.
• D. No Gilman boy should leave lunch early.

Answer: (B)

Peer norms and inclusion during lunchtime are being examined. Biff and Joe enforce a rule that no Gilman boy should eat lunch by himself. This focuses on preventing isolation and building belonging, so the group looks out for one another and ensures everyone is included in the mealtime experience. By making it a shared expectation that no one eats alone, it strengthens group cohesion and reduces the chance someone feels left out. The other potential rules would address different behaviors—who you eat with, how much you talk, or when you leave—none directly target ensuring every boy has company and feels part of the group.