Frank Gallagher: Big responsibility, being a parent.

Lip Gallagher: Is that right?

Frank Gallagher: That's what I'm trying to tell you. My philosophy. You got to let kids learn for themselves.

Lip Gallagher: You mean, fend for themselves?

Frank Gallagher: You give a man a fish, you've fed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, you've fed him for a lifetime. I raise fishermen. The best gift you can give, neglect. Neglect fosters self-reliance. Now, do the right thing. Split. Not our fault she was careless.