Old man Quote by Angela Scott
““Picking locks? My old man taught me when I was a kid. Thought it might come in handy someday.” “Really? What kind of dad teaches their kid how to pick locks?” Rude, I knew, especially when my own father taught me to shoot guns and build a bomb shelter. Who was I to judge? He””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds series by Angela Scott, 2018
The narrator reflects on skills passed from a father, highlighting moral ambiguity in survival tactics learned early.
In simple terms: Skills learned from parents can be morally complex.
Key Takeaway
Consider the ethics of inherited survival skills.
Themes
survival
morality
parental influence
skill acquisition
conflict
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- post‑apocalyptic survival
- training
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
generational teaching
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do we have for skills taught by parents?
- Can you unlearn harmful lessons?
A Different Perspective
Learning harmful skills can conflict with personal values.
