“The family is a haven in a heartless world.”

“The idea of the family as a protective haven is a myth, the family unit cannot provide the haven it promises. On the contrary, we can never isolate ourselves from social and political relationships in the world. The places we choose to hide are alawys inseparably connected to the real world, the world they actually might encounter in school, and for some, in neighborhoods. It is not the failure, or the breakdown, of the family which causes our alienation, but the ever-disappointed hopes instilled in us as children. These hopes are false dreams of being cocooned and of belonging.”

“Home should be a haven of love. Honor, courtesy, and respect symbolize love and characterize the righteous family.”

“It's not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”

“In other words, what looks like cruel and heartless from one angle might, from another, actually be the only way to protect your family. -Lucas”

“I can't save the world, Haven, but I'll save you... even it's the last thing I do.”