The Kite Runner: Amir and Baba's relationship

"We looked at each other. I burst into giggles. Baba joined in." (p. 162)

Amir and Baba's relationship goes through some changes throughout the novel. The novel starts out with a boy longing to receive loving recognition from his father, the only true family he has in the world. Then in the thirteenth chapter, Baba begins to befriend his son. The two begin to understand each other after all of the difficult experiences they have been forced to endure. Baba begins to understand his son, and forms a true father/son relationship with him. Baba seems to let go of his pompous attitude after he gets 'settled' in America. He loses some of his pride and realizes that his son needs him to be his friend and a positive role model. Through their journey, the two realize that they really only have each other.