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[-] dev_null@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago

Their kids' needs don't matter, what matters is that the parent has a successful child. The measure of success is of course from the point of view of the selfish parent.

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Yes, that is their mindset.

But has anyone challenged it?

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