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“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.” quote by John Waters
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“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.”

John Waters

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and reassess risky norms.

Themes

risk adolescence family expectations

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

personal anecdote cautionary

When to use this quote

  • teen travel
  • family advice
  • personal safety planning

Key Concepts

personal safety social norms danger perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you still take risks that seem normal?
  • How do family views shape your safety choices?
A Different Perspective

Risk can be underestimated by cultural acceptance.

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