Sean: But my... my parents don't seem to get that. They still want me to be this thing I decided to be when I was 6, whether I still want that or not. That's what's so great about you, Mrs. Heck. You're just, you know, chill.
Frankie: Yeah? I guess I never thought about it. But the truth is, I am pretty chill.
Sean: You listen to your kids, let 'em find their own path. Like, Axl's never been that great at school. You're still proud of him anyway. That's awesome.
Frankie: Well, the thing is, Mike and I... Really, me mostly... Decided a long time ago we weren't gonna micromanage our kids. It might look like we're being lazy, but it's a choice. For instance, I have no idea where my kids are right now. Brick could be lost in the woods. But it's up to him to find his own way home.
Sean: See, that's such a great idea.
Frankie: It is, isn't? Makes them more self-sufficient. See, I don't see the need to go to every school event, or make my kids' lunches, or remember their birthdays. In our house, if you want something, you speak up. You don't just get dinner.
Sean: Man, I wish my mom thought more like you.
Frankie: Oh, well, listen. Parenting's tough. Just 'cause some of us have it down better than others, you can't judge. But your mom loves you and she knows how much you wanted to be a doctor once, so, you know, why close the door on that? Who knows? You might decide you want to be one later, and then you'll regret not having taken the MCATs.
Sean: Yeah, that totally makes sense. This was such a great talk. You're so cool, Mrs. Heck.
Frankie: I am.