Popular Mechanics

Popular Mechanics
Raymond Carver

"In this manner, the issue was decided" (Carver). In this story a couple is separating. However, they put their anger towards each other before the care of their child. The couple both wanted to keep their child so much that they literally had a tug of war with the child. Meanwhile, the child is screaming and the parents seem to ignore that they are hurting their child. Both wanted to care for and love their child, but they ignored these wants while they were fighting with each other. Unfortunately, neither parent will be able to take custody of the child because continuing to fight over the child would eventually kill him. They both wanted their son, but neither would be able to raise this child because their own childish behavior prevents them from being parents. Their selfishness caused their child's demise. True parents have selfless love for their children that allows them to do what is best for their child even if that means letting go. Clearly, this couple has some things to learn about parenting.