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Who Dictates What’s Best For Kids?

You might automatically say “Duh, parents,” but I mean, is that always the case?

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Here’s a good essay with the subtitle of “Everyone talks about kids, but no one is helping them.” It’s by

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9 months ago · 488 likes · 50 comments · lyz

I’ve long struggled with this concept and question, and I’m not even a parent. Here is the essential summary of the argument or discussion in the linked post:

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