How could a mother who boils water for pasta leave two little girls behind?

Jandy Nelson
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What kind of mother is so cold that she can’t even boil water for pasta? Why is there a mother who leaves her twin daughters behind? What kind of a person is so cold that he can’t even boil the pasta? Why would a woman who cooks pasta leave two children behind? What kind of a mother is so cold that she can’t even boil the water for the pasta? Why is there a mother who leaves her children behind? In this quote, the author is asking how could a mother who boils water for pasta leave two little girls behind. She couldn’t be as cold as the mother in this quote, because boiling water takes time and effort. This mom must have been more comfortable sitting on the couch or at home with her friend than cooking the pasta. Unfortunately, most parents are not as cold as this quote depicts. Many parents spend more time checking their cell phones and social media accounts than they do taking care of their children.

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