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By Talker
The majority of parents would give up social media, vacations for life and even their best friend—all for their child’s well-being.
The survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–8 looked at what parents would be willing to give up if it meant their child was happy and healthy as the back-to-school season approaches, with the season’s first colds and flus to follow.
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