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When to step in: Chicago parents weigh in
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Kate Atkins-Trimnell
Chely Carrillo
Lisa Cheruff
Lolita Cusic
Tracie Guzolek
Jiye Lee
Rani Morrison
Rebecca Moulfarha
Kerry Quirin 
Brian Reilly
Anne Rezabek
Aileen Robinson
Ryan Salzwedel
Jackie Sergeant
Mona Shah
Cherish Walsh
Monique Zipperich
Diane Oliver
Trish Muro
Heather Earnhart
Rebecca Pobloske
Absolutely! As a parent, it's my belief that it's my responsibility to protect my children and any other child from doing harm to themselves or others. To watch the inappropriate behavior take place and not say anything just isn't in my nature. If the other parent responds to my reaction negatively, I would respond with "OK" and keep it moving!
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