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If Dad and I were laughing about something at dinner, Carol would interrupt with, \u201cDon\u2019t you have homework to do, Jocelyn? We can\u2019t let your grades slip just because you\u2019re having fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dad would look confused. \u201cCarol, she\u2019s just being a kid.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know, honey. But she needs structure. Boundaries. I\u2019m just looking out for her future.\u201d<\/p>\n

The worst part was how she\u2019d act when Dad wasn\u2019t around. Gone was the sweet voice and caring smile. Instead, she\u2019d roll her eyes when I talked and sigh loudly whenever I asked for anything.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour father spoiled you,\u201d she told me one afternoon when I asked if I could have a friend over. \u201cYou think everything revolves around you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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If Dad and I were laughing about something at dinner, Carol would interrupt with, \u201cDon\u2019t you have homework to do, Jocelyn? We can\u2019t let your grades slip just because you\u2019re having fun.\u201d Dad would look confused. \u201cCarol, she\u2019s just being a kid.\u201d \u201cI know, honey. But she needs structure. Boundaries. I\u2019m just looking out for…<\/p>\n

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