How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
"Your father and I have always been good parents, and we're not going to stop just because of some… some… special problem. So just mind your manners and keep a civil tongue in your head. We'll do everything we can—you know that." (1.57)
Leave it to a parent to scold a kid for talking back when he's freaking out about having turned invisible overnight. Things may be crazy right now, but Bobby's mom hasn't lost any of her mom-ness, and she'll totally still scold him.
Quote #2
I can't believe what I'm reading: "Watch TV or something"? And then, "Call me if there's an emergency"?
So let me get this straight, Mom: Your kid going invisible, that's not an emergency? (2.55-56)
Well, this is kind of ridiculous. Apparently, Bobby's parents don't see him turning invisible as an emergency that should warrant them all staying at home together. It's no wonder he ends up going out by himself.
Quote #3
My family's not on TV. My family's messed up. And I'm probably the most messed up of all.
I make my first decision: I've got to go see Mom and Dad. Because that's what you do if your family gets in a car wreck, right? You go and see them.
Because they're your family. (5.43-45)
So what if Bobby's parents were getting on his nerves earlier on in the day? All of that goes out the window when they get hurt in a car accident. He may be annoyed with them, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't love or care about them.