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Erma Bombeck

Being a child at home alone in the summer is a high-risk occupation. If you call your mother at work thirteen times an hour, she can hurt you.

Erma Bombeck

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Spending summer days alone as a child can be stressful and lead to constant worry, causing them to repeatedly check in with their mother. This excessive calling can frustrate the mother at work, potentially resulting in her reacting harshly toward the child.

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