Who Is Responsible For Mary's Failure As A Child

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Mary spends most of her days with her shopping, boyfriend, treatment, and work; therefore, her children feel neglected. Mary feels that she fail as a mother because she did not support her children. Her irresponsible choices led to an unhealthy and unstable family relationship (e.g., similarly what she experienced as a child). She wants to set an example for her children; therefore, her children do not make the same mistakes when they are adults. Mary requires parental education and family counseling to obtain a stable family bond. Unfortunately, most parents receive little to no training in parenting and it is a difficult task. Parental education provides Mary the knowledge to nurture and support her children. Parental education informs

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