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Parenting In Fences Vs. Troy

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Parenting is crucial to the development of a child. In the play “Fences”, it is evident that Rose is a more capable parent than Troy. When Lyons, Troy 's oldest son from his previous marriage, comes to visit, he 's immediately greeted with a motherly kiss and is offered supper by Rose. On the other hand, Troy states, “You was in the neighborhood cause it 's my payday.” He believes Lyons only comes around for money and treats him with hostility. Although by blood, Rose and Lyons aren 't related, she shows more affection and understanding towards him than Troy does. Another instance where Rose shows better parenting skills than Troy is when it comes to raising Cory. Similar to how Troy was, Cory is portrayed as very sport oriented, he wants a

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