[about his daughter] I'd rather she grew up here than grew up as an orphan,
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses a preference for his daughter staying in her current environment despite its issues.
- In plain terms
- I want my daughter to stay here instead of losing a home.
- What can you take from it?
- Stability is often better than uncertain changes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a home safe?
- How do you protect your kids?
Another view
It may dismiss the need for a better environment.
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