Although Marilyn tried to compensate for her absence by sending money and gifts, she saw that she was alienating her son and unintentionally training him to put material things ahead of spiritual interests and family relationships.
Ehkki Julia püüdis oma äraolekut korvata, saates koju raha ja kingitusi, nägi ta, et selle tagajärjel poeg võõrdus temast ja hakkas pidama materiaalseid asju tähtsamaks kui vaimseid asju ja peresuhteid.