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39. The Economist’s Guide to Parenting

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Parenting Is an Exercise in Risk Assessment

Parenting is an exercise in risk assessment, says betsy stevenson. She and her husband take risks with their children's lives every day. One time they threatened to leave a park when the four-year-old wouldn't stop running after them. They did it in front of other parents but were not crazy about doing it.

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