A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not why ships are built.
Adam sat on the porch thinking. Tomorrow he was leaving to attend college out east. While he was excited, he could not help but wonder if he was making the right decision.
As Ben joined his oldest son, he noticed the worry. "I don't blame you for being nervous. It's a big change."
Adam looked up and softly spoke, "Maybe I should just stay here on the comfort of the Ponderosa, where I feel safe."
Ben shook his head, "You were meant to go to college. You have the brains and willpower to do so. Go and make us proud."