Quote from Philip in Homeboy, Sweet Homeboy
Vivian: That's it. I want him out of this house. Philip: Oh, Vivian. Vivian, you're making the classic mistake. Don't you know that? I have the perfect solution for dealing with Mr. Ice Pick. Vivian: You do? Philip: My street savvy should not be taken lightly. She's rebelling against us. Vivian: So? Philip: So any hostility will only drive her closer to him. We have to embrace him, Vivian, welcome him into the family take him out for a nice meal, smother him with acceptance. Once the element of rebellion is gone, the relationship will lose its appeal. Vivian: And what if that doesn't work? Philip: Oh, it'll work.