Going Postal: The Common Denominator
The common denominator in cases of people “losing it” suggests that something may be amiss in in our understanding of the role and value of punishment when attempting to instill discipline in our children.
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The common denominator in cases of people “losing it” suggests that something may be amiss in in our understanding of the role and value of punishment when attempting to instill discipline in our children.
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