Parents Fight Over Which Gang Toddler Should Join


	Parents Fight Over Which Gang Toddler Should Join

DMCourt

4-13-2008 11:39 AM

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gangs, parenting

DMCourt says:

Everyone knows how bad it is for the child when parents don't present a united front. Whichever gang this toddler joins, he's sure to alienate himself from one of his parents. Very psychologically devastating.

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