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Title: Outdated pro-spanking theme
Review: I remembered the Frances books from my childhood and regret that I bought this one in the series for my 4 year old without reading it again first. Frances is inspired to stay in her bed at night because her father threatens a spanking, and hearing a moth tap against her window reminds her of the spanking she'll get if she gets up and disturbs her parents again. Ugh. If you think spanking is a barbaric and stupid method of discipline, don't even consider buying this one!I'll look around for a book that teaches children that sleep is a good thing, that it will give them energy for their adventures the next day, rather than one that threatens violence if they "bother" mom and dad.
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