Pg. 21
" 'I know, I know. But he's always buried in those books or shuffling around the house like he's lost in some dream.'
'And?'
'I wasn't like that.' Baba sounded frustrated, almost angry.
Rahim Khan laughed. 'Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to fill them with your favorite colors.' "
- Can we just take a minute to appreciate the beauty of that last sentence? ｡･ﾟﾟ･(>д<)･ﾟﾟ･｡
Seriously. That last sentence was what really attracted me to that quote, because it's just a really good metaphor. It's true; kids aren't some coloring books that parents can just fill up with their favorite attributes and skills. Although now there is that talk about genetically enhancing babies, like changing their hair or eye color. But that's besides the point. What we should be focusing on is this magnificent quote. It made me sad to think that Amir's dad really didn't like the way Amir came out; loving poetry and books instead of fighting and being "manly". Sadly, acceptance is not part of his vocabulary, so Amir's left to deal with this harsh treatment from his dad while growing up. And it just gets me thinking of other kids that have to go through this in their lives. Poor kiddos :C
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