Also, I do not have children, so the idea to just quit work altogether and not have a career at all (or at least a project) made me feel guilty for my very existence.

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And as for your comment in regards to career women do not have children, I would not open up that can of worms.

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"The simple point I make is: even children have choices and many do not adopt a path of violence, " he said.

BBC: Peer warns against knife-crime sentencing for under-18s

My children do not have access to this option in the suburban development where I live.

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