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Gift Giving and Ballet Debate Spark Readers
Abigail Van Buren collects reader letters on gifts and gender norms. A frustrated father frets over a daughter using her money for gifts, while several writers defend ballet for boys, praising masculinity and discipline. The column closes with Abby promoting her booklet and personal reply option.
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Abigail van Buren
Chicago Tribune-N. Y. News Synd., Inc
Abby
Sandra
Mother
Dad
Saratoga Springs
N. Y