God knows Quote by John Waters
“I hitchhiked at high school. My parents thought was a perfectly normal thing to do even though God knows I got blown a lot of times riding home from school.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: John Waters on his youth, 1990s
He recounts hitchhiking as a risky, normal teenage activity that often led to dangerous encounters.
In simple terms: Teenage hitchhiking was risky but seen as normal.
Recognize and reassess risky norms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- teen travel
- family advice
- personal safety planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you still take risks that seem normal?
- How do family views shape your safety choices?
Risk can be underestimated by cultural acceptance.