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Dorothy Dix Advice on Handling a Spoiled Son and Diamond Requests
A worried mother asks how to curb her 17 year old son who threatens to quit school or join the navy to pressure buying a diamond for his girlfriend. Dorothy Dix advises refusing to pay for the ring, blocking the girl's game indirectly, and letting discipline come from the son’s consequences, noting the value of his education and potential benefits of service.
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