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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Abby: Teacher suspects parents' phone habits affect kids

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DEAR ABBY: You sometimes ask readers to share their pet peeves. I am a public school teacher, and here is mine: Parents wonder why their children misbehave, argue with them and act out with attention-getting behaviors. My advice to them:…

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  1. Berkshire Eagle

    Teacher suspects parents' phone habits affect kids (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    DEAR ABBY: You sometimes ask readers to share their pet peeves. I am a public school teacher, and here is mine: Parents wonder why their children misbehave, argue with them and act out with attention-getting behaviors. My advice to them:…

  2. Union Leader

    Abby: Teacher suspects parents' phone habits affect kids (opens Union Leader)

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    DEAR ABBY: You sometimes ask readers to share their pet peeves. I am a public school teacher, and here is mine: Parents wonder why their children misbehave, argue with them and act out with attention-getting behaviors. My advice to them:…

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