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aliceinwonder
Answer:Good question. I struggle with this as well. For me, niethor style of parenting is bad, only different. I have to remind myself that I can not force...
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Answer:Two things to remember: 1. Although the card was in fact some gesture from you, your Dad saw the nice gifts for him and your sister and knew his wife...
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angie805
Answer:My parents were divorced when I was a child, and they were both really careful about introducing other people to us kids. I am truly grateful for that...
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LMAYO9
Answer:That is one of the saddest stories I've heard in a long time. Those poor kids will never get over it. Wasn't there any family he could turn to? I understand...
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Dadeeyo189
Answer:I'm no parent, but for me, my parents were always firm in their decisions. No meant no, and with their scary glare I knew that if I went against their...
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aliceinwonder
Answer:By answering your question, I have found the answer for myself. As I sit and remove myself from my situation and think to give you advice, there is...
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