Parenthood through the viewfinder
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Fathers, we need to talk.
There's been a sudden upsurge lately in the number of fathers videotaping their children having meltdowns over life's disappointments.
The latest one making its viral tour is this five-year-old boy who found out from his father yesterday that his favorite baseball player had been traded...
Fathers, like most adults, think it's cute stuff; perhaps funny stuff. But these are the heartbreaks five-year-olds endure -- and will have plenty of time to get used to. We all had to go through it, but most of us didn't have someone videotaping us.
You don't get off easy in this either, mothers...
Wait 'til the dog dies, kids.
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