English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "how can you" Mean?

Learn what "how can you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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How can you do this with your own son?

It expresses shock and moral outrage at the way someone is treating their own child.

From She Is Mine, Episode 27

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone angrily criticizes a person for harming their own child.

Usage Scenario

Use this in a serious confrontation when accusing someone of betraying family responsibility. It sounds harsh and emotionally charged.

Better ways to say it

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How can you do this with your own son?
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How could you do this to your own son?
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How can you treat your son like this?

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