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Jul 2023
44m 2s

Absentee Mom, Clueless Dad

Dr. Phil McGraw
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John says his ex-wife, Laurie, abandoned their children. John admits his boys disrespect his authority, with one son punching him in the face. As Laurie denies deserting her children, we hear from the three boys: is it clueless parenting or unruly kids? For more information: http://drphil.com Interested in advertising: https://www.advertisecast.com/BestOfDr ... Show More
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