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Dec 2024
1h 36m

A Christmas Story: Kids & Their Parents

Popcorn Psychology
About this episode
Be careful, this episode is FrA-Gee-Lay!! We dive into the holiday classic, A Christmas Story. We discuss the child dynamics centered within the film as well as parenting styles and the relationship between Mom and Dad. Join us as we try not to shoot our eyes out!!

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