The reason I ask this question is because Socrates refused Crito’s and other friends’ suggestion and stick to his decision that is to stay in the prison instead of run away. In most people’s opinion, a father has to take the responsibilities to take care of his children. Also, a husband should try as hard as possible to protect his wife if he loved her. However, Socrates didn’t do so as we expect. He said, as a citizen, you should appreciate the government because they give you sufficient food, a warm house, free education and a safe place to live in. If the government mistreated you, you cannot mistreat the city in return. Because the city and the country is like your parents, even more important than your parents. In his opinion, running