The story gets this title because the protagonist's life was planned based on statistics. These statists showed the protagonist's mother what would be best for her daughter's future.
"Safety of Numbers," tells the story of an immigrant family, where the mother researches the best courses and teachers for her daughter to have a bright future. This research is done on statistical data, where the mother analyzes numbers and determines which choices are most efficient.
Although it is suffocating for the daughter, the mother is worried about her future and wants to keep her safe, because security allows freedom and well-being and therefore must be sought first.
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