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<\/p>\nSomething changed at Noah’s school. It used to be that every kid was psyched to see their parents when they came to pick them up at the end of the day. Some, including Noah, would even come running up for a hug from time to time. These days, it feels like every parent has to convince their kids to not only leave day care, but get dressed. Some even have to convince their kids to walk home.<\/p>\n
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Yesterday Noah hid behind the door to the classroom when I showed up.<\/p>\n
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At least it ended well.<\/p>\n
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