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In which Laura, age thirteen, is hurt by her father's lack of interest in her ballet class.

Following a divorce, parents often find there are barriers to being involved in a child's interests and activities - beyond the time and money necessary. This daughter is hurt when she misinterprets her father's reluctance to attend her ballet class as a lack of support for her favorite activity. The commentary directly addresses the gender bias that many men who take a significant parenting role face and points out how to turn this situation to their advantage.