persepolis

In class the questimn was raised of whether or not it was Marjane's parents decision to send her to Europe was an appropriate decision rather than keepingher home with them in Iran. Although some of my classmates disagree, I believe that it was 100% the correct decision to make. As parents, it is your responsibilty to respect and fend for your children in any and every way. In my opinion, Marjane's parents were fulfilling this role by sending her away. If Marjane stayed in Iran, it is extremely possible that she could have become a casuality to war and societal chaos due to the regimeof her country. The choices were clear: stay home and die or struggle as an outcast living abroad; to die or to adapt. In my opinion, the decision should always be to live elsewhere and adapt to your new surroundings rather than stay somewhere where your life is at risk continuously in the 'comfort of your own home." Angela feeney, post 1o