Prompt: In Fences, Troy makes it clear that he believes his main responsibility as a father is to provide for Cory, not necessarily to like him or make him happy. Do you think parents have to like their children, or is it enough for them to love, provide for, and take care of them? Explain the difference between loving someone and liking someone. Do you agree or disagree with Troy's view of parenting? Explain your response and make a personal or real-world connection.

​I disagree with Troy because I think parents should not only provide for their children but also support and care about their happiness loving someone means caring about the well-being, while liking someone means enjoying who they are and spending time with them. Parents and children may disagree sometimes, but they still have a strong and supportive relationship.

Parents should provide for their children while also making them feel loved and supported.

In real life, parents and children will not always agree, but having open communication and showing care can help create a stronger relationship.