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Freakonomics

If Books Could Kill

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Rethinking Parental Risks: Guns vs. Pools

This chapter delves into the misconceptions related to the risks of guns and swimming pools in parenting decisions, using the story of a girl named Molly to illustrate contrasting statistics. The discussion critiques how societal attitudes shape perceptions of risk, suggesting that a focus on real-life context is essential for better understanding safety concerns.

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