What makes the prodigal son realize that he should not have left his home?

a. he misses his father and brother.

b. he gets a job feeding pigs.

c. he runs out of money.

d. he comes close to starving.

The correct answer for the given question above would be option C. The thought that made the prodigal son realized that he should not have left his home is that option C. He runs out of money. Since he spent it on unnecessary things and vices, now he had to get a low-paying job and comes close to starving.