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A child identifies his parents with god, whether or not the adults want that role. most children 'see' god the way they perceive their earthly fathers.
-James Dobson
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A Child Identifies His Parents With God,

James Dobson
A child identifies his parents with god, whether or not the adults want that role. most children 'see' god the way they perceive their earthly fathers.
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