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Everyone always says that having kids is messy and sloppy. It's true, but you as a parent have to try to bring some boundaries and control over that experience, or you'd have out-of-control kids.
Victoria Chang
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Victoria Chang
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: January 1
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