That Walters family was poor and they never took anything from anyone because they knew they were not able to pay it back.
Miss Caroline didnt know that because she was new to the town.
Scout meant that the Cunninghams were poor but proud and would not accept charity. This showed that Scout understood the pride and integrity of the Cunningham family.
Scout describes Walter Cunningham's life situation to her teacher to explain why he may not have the means to pay back the lunch money she offered him. Scout wants her teacher to understand that Walter comes from a less privileged background, where money is scarce and not easily given away.
Scout tells the teacher that Walter is poor and the poor don't take money because it show disrespect and the teacher hit scout in the hand with a ruler because that is not what she believes in in her perspective
Scout Finch beat up Walter Cunningham Jr. on the first day of school. She fought him because her teacher, Miss Caroline Fisher, criticized and embarrassed Walter for not having lunch money. Scout felt the need to defend him.
Scout is upset with Walter Cunningham because her teacher, Miss Caroline, doesn't understand that the Cunninghams are poor and can't afford lunch money. She is also upset when her classmate, Burris Ewell, insults Walter for accepting charity and being a "coward."
Scout blames Walter Cunningham for making her start her first day at school on the wrong foot by embarrassing her in front of her teacher, Miss Caroline, when he refuses to take a quarter for lunch money.
Scout attacked Walter because he accidentally made her late for school, causing her to get in trouble with her teacher, Miss Caroline. Scout was frustrated with the situation and took out her anger on Walter by fighting him.
When the family goes to Aunt Alexandra's for Christmas, Scout hits Francis for calling Atticus a"nigger-lover". On Scout's first day of school she beats up Walter Cunningham because he made her look bad in front of their teacher. He didn't have lunch and Scout had to explain why. The teacher got made at Scout, so Scout got mad at Walter.
Walter Cunningham ate lunch with Jem and Scout on their first day of school.
The Cunningham's don't have any money to pay back, so Walter won't take the quarter from Miss Caroline. Scout has to explain this to Miss Caroline
Scout solves her problems with Walter Cunningham by fighting him. She decides to fight Walter after he uses a derogatory term.
In "To Kill a Mockingbird," Scout tries to spare Walter Cunningham from embarrassment when she explains to her teacher, Miss Caroline, that Walter cannot accept money for lunch as he is too proud to be unable to repay it. This shows Scout's empathy and understanding of Walter's situation, as well as her attempt to prevent him from feeling ashamed in front of his classmates.
Scout beat up Walter Cunningham in the schoolyard because he made her feel embarrassed by telling the teacher about her father's work defending Tom Robinson. Scout felt protective of her father and didn't want him to be judged based on his job.