I think it is a bit of both. And Frank really should tell his parents but I know it will get him into trouble ,but lying is bad and Frank will make it worser if he does not tell the truth because telling the truth is always good , even if you might get into trouble. Hope this advice helps Frank.
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This is my answer to this, but other people's answers may be different. These are starter points so you can build on this.
-Groups can help people feel safer (safety in numbers)
-Organizations with clear leaderships can help change the world for better or for worse.
-Organizations can help people without opportunities make money by offering them a job.
-Groups generally have a mutual relationship, which can be beneficial to many people
I hope this helped a little bit!