Her father is dead from alcohol abuse. Her mother has remarried, mostly for economic reasons, and her new husband doesn't want another man's daughter around. Katrina is alone with many others in a state run institution. Basic necessities are provided.
Love is very scarce.
They now want a boy, not a girl. Note any questions or comments you have. Everything is meaningless. Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. Jesus indicates our core problem is a relational problem with God.