Or maybe it came from the other one, Fran says, knocking on the door, the one where the child models introduced themselves and listed their goals.

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The Administration proposes to allow existing federal programs, like the child support program, to implement models that get more men working and engaging with their children.

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The country's success in reducing child mortality and population growth can be models for other countries.

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In the recent book, "Sons Without Fathers: What Every Mother Needs to Know, " authors James Dickerson and Mardi Allan assert that positive role models and an environment of support are key to a child's success.

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"Both models set out a downgrading of accident emergency and maternity services and child services, " he said.

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Mr. O'Connell prefers professional models like those sold at Bridge Kitchenware, a store where Julia Child shopped that is now located in Madison, N.

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If a child grows up with parents who have work, and have some education, and can be role models, and can teach integrity and responsibility, and discipline and delayed gratification -- all those things give a child the kind of foundation that allows them to say, my future, I can make it what I want.

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