Home again: can a daughter share her mother's love of a childhood treasure?

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A mother who passed on her mother's doll house to her tom-boy daughter describes her own memories and her fear that her four-year-old would reject the gift. The role of toys in determining sex roles is also discussed.

Doll-houses, Doll houses

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The dinner hour

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Mealtime should be taken by families and friends as an opportunity to get together and share happy times. Dinner time, in particular, presents an opportunity for each family member to simply share daily experience.

Social aspects, Dinners and dining, Dining, Family

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The hand-me-down kid

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A woman whose third son rebelled against his status as the youngest child discusses his behavior. The child became anarchistic but retained a sense of humor about his position in the family.

Humor and anecdotes, Youngest child

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