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Beverly Cleary

I don't think children's inner feelings have changed. They still want a mother and father in the very same house they want places to play.

Beverly Cleary

Parenting

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Beverly Cleary is saying that children’s basic emotional needs remain the same over time, as they still desire the presence of both parents living together. At the same time, children also want practical things like spaces where they can play and have fun.

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