[That makes a little more sense, even if it doesn't do much to change the fact that families routinely split apart, and children who don't measure up are cast aside, where Maya is from.]

I think so. [He pauses, measuring his words carefully.] If everyone truly respects each other and wants to see their loved ones happy, then people will naturally want to work through their problems together. In many ways, I was a big disappointment to my family, but they never, ever abandoned me, you know?