A Parable of Two Kind Police Officers

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A Parable of Two Kind Police Officers

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Dec 11, 2023

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Too often we get angry as parents because of the misbehavior of our children. But what if we learned something from police officers? Listen to this parable to learn valuable lessons as a parent.To read the original post, visit https://www.theapollosproject.com/a-parable-of-two-kind-police-officers/

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Dec 11, 2023

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