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Commentary: Learning the hard way awaits nation
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Having four children 10 and under offers plenty of intimate, hands-on lessons on human nature. For example, sometimes, in spite of Michelle’s and my best efforts, good parental instruction is ignored and hard lessons have to be learned. I’m not talking about situations that lead to enforced discipline, but those that result in sad and tough natural consequences.A good recent example for us is one that many families have experienced: the misplaced bike.