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4/15/08
Is There No End to Parental Over-Indulgence?

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In Parenting, Inc, Pamela Paul dissects what she sees as the over-commercialization of parenting and babyhood. The subtitle of the book conveys her concerns: How We Are Sold On $800 Strollers, Fetal Education, Baby Sign Language, Sleeping Coaches, Toddler Couture, and Diaper Wipe Warmers - and What It Means for Our Children. Are marketers and retailers taking advantage of parents' tendency to over-buy? Do you expect a backlash from frivolous baby products and services?

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