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Let Go of Perfection and Control

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
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No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and
Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address
what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with.
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