Eric, Colonel and others in “Seven Is Enough”

Eric

[when he and Annie want to adopt George] I don't see where your opinion fits into this.

That's wonderful. You're dreaming again. Who's gonna pay for the kid? The adoption? The court costs? And let's not even get into how you're going to send him to college, or any of your other five, for that matter.

Eric

They'll get to college the same way I did, Dad. They'll get jobs.

You still resent me for not paying your way.

Eric

I don't still resent you. I never resented you for that.

Yes, you did then, and you still do. But you and your sister needed to learn that you have to work for the things that are important.

Eric

I know that, Dad. I get it.

Yeah, you get it because we taught you the value of hard work and discipline!

Eric

And I'm happy to credit you accordingly!

Ruth

We just thought you might already have your hands full.