Why We Should Sam Be Given Custody Of Lucy

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I AM SAM In my opinion, I do think that Sam should be given custody of Lucy. There are many different things that make up a good parent but not everyone has all these things. The most important thing that would make up a good parent would be to love and care for your child. I do think that although Sam had the brain like a seven year old, he still had the ability to love and care for Lucy. Throughout this essay I will explain why I believe that Sam should be given custody of his daughter, Lucy. To be a good parent, the most important thing you can give your child is love and in this movie we are shown how much love Sam provides for his daughter. Once Lucy is born it is made very clear that the most cherished and precious thing in Sam’s life is…show more content…
Rita, Sam’s lawyer, doesn’t have a very good relationship with her son Willy. This is simply because she does not show that she cares for him. She is always working and does not make the effort to play or spend time with him. Sam on the other hand cares for Lucy very much. If Sam did not care for his daughter then they would not have the special bond that they do. In the movie, Lucy, multiple times, broke the rules just so she could see her father. This was because she missed the bond that they had together. When Lucy was taken away from Sam, a part of her went missing. I do think that Sam should be given custody of Lucy because they have a bond that many people would not be able to form. Eventually Lucy will be smarter than Sam, but he made it very clear during the custody hearing that he will be able to get her tutoring for free. Sam does have plans made up, just like any other parent would because they only want the best for their child. Sam does love and care for Lucy very much, and this is why I think he will be able to provide her with the proper necessities she needs, therefore making him a great and loving

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