Awful Quote by Lauren DeStefano
“I think humans have always been desperate. I think it has always been about doing something awful if it might help, when the only other option is death. Maybe that's what being a parent is supposed to feel like.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Last Girl on Earth" by Lauren DeStefano, 2017
Parenthood can feel like a desperate, morally complex struggle between survival and sacrifice.
In simple terms: Parenting feels desperate, morally complex.
Key Takeaway
Recognize parental dilemmas.
Themes
parenthood
desperation
morality
Mood
somber
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family planning
- crisis management
- psychological support
Key Concepts
Existential crisis
ethical choices
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral lines are crossed for survival?
- How does desperation shape parental love?
A Different Perspective
Parenting is not always purely noble.
