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Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Dear Abby: I wasn't good enough for their respect, but I'm suddenly good enough to be their nanny?

Headline from The Oregonian

I told them immediately that I could not commit to — nor do I want — such a huge responsibility.

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  1. AL.com

    Dear Abby: Why would my sister want me to be her nanny after telling me I'm a slacker? (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    I told them immediately that I could not commit to — nor do I want — such a huge responsibility.

  2. The Oregonian

    Dear Abby: I wasn't good enough for their respect, but I'm suddenly good enough to be their nanny? (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    I told them immediately that I could not commit to — nor do I want — such a huge responsibility.

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