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I do find it curious how I enjoy children's so much more than adult literature. In this case, we have a heavily moralizing turn-of-the century novel about children who's contrary natures and sicknesses are cured by the blustery outdoor air of northern England.
The message that children will prosper by spending time outdoors in the dirt wasn't lost on me, however as today we see more and more kids raised by their iPad nannies. So, if you want healthy happy kids, don't forget to occasionally take ...more
The message that children will prosper by spending time outdoors in the dirt wasn't lost on me, however as today we see more and more kids raised by their iPad nannies. So, if you want healthy happy kids, don't forget to occasionally take ...more

It's hard to read this out loud to your child while you're crying.
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