Traditionally, fathers are too bound up in their work to have much time for their children, but this situation is gradually changing.

传统上，父亲都忙于工作而无暇陪伴孩子，但这一情况正在慢慢发生改变。

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The many changing factors of the relationship need to be acknowledged, rather than hoping that the mere passage of time will magically connect parents to their adult children.

这段关系中的许多变化因素需要被正视，而不是单单寄希望于时间流逝就能神奇地把父母与其成年子女联系起来。

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The scientists said the results of the study showed childhood obesity would have to be tackled on several fronts - by changing children's diets and what they do at home and school.

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By subtle degrees, Mr Bail makes it clear that it's not just the nature of the objects being sent over that is changing: the relationship between the three children is changing too.

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