I see them standing at the formal gates of their college…
““I see them standing at the formal gates of their college. I see my father … I see my mother… they are about to graduate. They are about to get married. They are kids. They are dumb. All they know is they are innocent. They would never hurt anybody. I want to go up to them and say “stop don’t do it! She’s the wrong woman, he’s the wrong man. You are going to do things you cannot imagine you would ever do. You are going to do bad things to children. You are going to suffer in ways you never heard of. You are going to want to die.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker warns youth about dangerous choices, urging them to avoid harmful paths and potential tragedy.
In simple terms: Warn against harmful choices.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings, choose wisely.
Themes
youth
danger
choices
warning
responsibility
family
Mood
concerned
protective
Type
Bad thing:1
Bad things:1
Father mother:0
Mother:0
Parenting:1
Wrong man:0
Hurt Anybody:1
College Father:0
Mother Graduate:0
When to use this quote
- education
- parenting
- counseling
- community programs
Key Concepts
psychology
risk assessment
moral guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What choices need careful evaluation?
- How can you support at‑risk youth?
A Different Perspective
Overly dramatic warnings can cause fear.