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We have to prepare our teenagers and our children for a world away from us. That requires explanations. That requires understanding.

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Andy Andrews
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: May 22
Author
Motivational Speaker
Orange Beach
Alabama
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Teenager
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Understanding
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Children
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Teenagers

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Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest- well, that is a choice.
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Only true remorse and Will you forgive me? can press the reset button.
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