Able Quote by Lisa Kleypas
“From what I was able to hear," Dane said, "Tara dumped off a surprise baby with your mother, who's planning to sell it on eBay." "Social Services," I said. "She hasn't thought of eBay yet.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil's Daughter, 2005
A chaotic family secret involving a baby, a mother, and an online auction highlights absurdity and bureaucratic indifference.
In simple terms: A baby is being sold online while social services are unaware.
Key Takeaway
Question absurdities in social service awareness.
Themes
family secrets
bureaucracy
absurdity
technology
Mood
critical
inquisitive
Type
fictional
satirical
When to use this quote
- social services
- legal oversight
- family crisis
- digital commerce
Key Concepts
social work
online marketplaces
family dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can social services better track vulnerable families?
- What ethical issues arise from selling children online?
A Different Perspective
The scenario is unrealistic and sensationalized.
