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Would you criticize another parent's treatment of their child? Chicago parents weigh in
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Kate Atkins-Trimnell
Chely Carrillo
Lisa Cheruff
Lolita Cusic
Tracie Guzolek
Jiye Lee
Jeff Mezydlo
Rani Morrison
Rebecca Moulfarha
Kerry Quirin 
Brian Reilly
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Aileen Robinson
Ryan Salzwedel
Jackie Sergeant
Mona Shah
Cherish Walsh
Monique Zipperich
Trish Muro
Heather Earnhart
Rebecca Pobloske
I would when the parent resorts to physical abuse. If parents are physically abusive, especially in public, who knows what goes on when they are alone at home.
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