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The Perfect Family

There's a fantasy we all carry in our heads.

Family Dynamics
Birth Order, Siblings

Can we all get along? That's a tall order when your limelight has been snatched away by your adorable new little brother. Family: You love them and you hate them. There are so many things to consider when you think of family: there's birth order, rivalries, and the only child, to name a few.

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