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Think back to the thrilled expressions on the faces of the boys engaged in rough-and-tumble play in Chapter 6 and you can understand why this male “hang ’em upside down” play style is a compelling bonding experience for both fathers and their sons. It’s also clear why “daddy play” is apt to give moms fits.
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