Reading through these pieces, I felt a continuous ping of concern for Rubina. I’m a bit uncomfortable making a judgment about her parents - some of the articles have more than a whiff of Western paternalism, and, of course, the media loves to box people into “hero” and “villain” roles.
Still, Rubina’s father’s reluctance to leave the slums where they live, combined with other incidents, may indicate that he is not going to be the best guardian. There isn’t much good that can come of a greedy parent and a child with the potential for a high income.
