Whoever you hate will end up in your family. You don't like gays? You're gonna have a gay son. You don't like Puerto Ricans? Your daughter's gonna come home with Livin' La Vida Loca!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rock argues that personal prejudices often manifest in family outcomes, suggesting fate or karma plays a role in relationships.
- In plain terms
- If you hate certain groups, your children will likely end up with people from those groups.
- What can you take from it?
- Your personal biases will likely surface in your own family life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does prejudice affect your family?
- Do you accept your children's choices?
Another view
It generalizes family dynamics and ignores personal choice in relationships.
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