When I was 7 years old and my father [Pablo Escobar] tells…
![“When I was 7 years old and my father [Pablo Escobar] tells me "my profession is that of a bandido (a bandit) that is what I do" - these are the words he tells me after the assassination of the Minister of Justice ordered by my father himself in 1984 - it's very difficult to react to that when you…” quote by Juan Pablo Escobar](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/8df/juan-pablo-escobar-11709_assassination_when-i-was-7-years-old-and-my-father-pab_1423811.jpg)
“When I was 7 years old and my father [Pablo Escobar] tells me "my profession is that of a bandido (a bandit) that is what I do" - these are the words he tells me after the assassination of the Minister of Justice ordered by my father himself in 1984 - it's very difficult to react to that when you are only 7 years old because you don't realize the significance of the word bandido.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A child grapples with the moral weight of a father's criminal identity after a violent act.
In simple terms: A kid struggles to understand his dad's violent life.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how early exposure shapes values.
Themes
family
morality
violence
identity
childhood
Mood
conflicted
somber
reflective
Type
narrative
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- growing up with criminal parents
- discussing family secrets
- teaching children about right and wrong
Key Concepts
ethical development
psychological impact
socialization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do early experiences shape moral judgments?
- Can a child reconcile love for a parent with their crimes?
A Different Perspective
The child's perspective may oversimplify complex criminal motives.