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I think for me, as a parent, once my children are thoroughly informed, they can make the decisions that they want to make. The only thing that I demand is a complete comprehension [of the information].

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Will Smith
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: September 25
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Willard Carroll Smith Jr.
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