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A woman with long hair and a grey shirt sits on a couch, embracing a young girl with long hair. The girl, smiling and resting her head on the womans chest, seems unaware of what causes a child to be disrespectful. An open door and bookshelf are seen in the background.

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A young girl with a bratty expression stands with her mouth open, seemingly shouting or crying. Her hair is being styled by an adult whose hands are visible, and she is standing on a wooden floor.

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A woman and a child stand in a park puddle under a pale blue umbrella. The woman, sporting a floral jacket and yellow boots, is kneeling and smiling at the child, who is dressed in a striped shirt and orange pants. Trees and a pathway are visible in the background, highlighting her dolphin mom approach to playful learning.

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