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# No Regrets Parenting and the Aurora Shootings

July 30, 2012 1 min read 

The tragedy in Aurora, CO last week brings the question of parenting to the forefront as we think of the parents of the victims, of the survivors, and, yes, of the shooter. When do the responsibility and guilt of parents end? Please take a moment to read my post for Parents Magazine today:

http://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/positive/aurora-colorado-shooting/

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