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“Our instinct as parents is to order our kids around — it's easier, and frankly, we're usually right. [But] reverse the waterfall as much as possible. Enlist the children in their own upbringing.”

Quote by Bruce Feiler

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Bruce Feiler is an American writer born on October 25, 1964. His works span across family, history, and culture, known for his insightful and engaging writing style. more

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“The West's post-Holocaust pledge that genocide would never again be tolerated proved to be hollow, and for all the fine sentiments inspired by the memory of Auschwitz, the problem remains that denouncing evil is a far cry from doing good.”

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