Word: mum
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...little boy sits in the backseat of his father's car, gazing at him. He'd love to spend more time with his Dad, he explains, but "it makes Mum upset when she sees me with Dad - and you don't want to be around when Mum gets upset...
...Another child complains about being interrogated by his mother whenever he returns from visiting his dad. The father has a new girlfriend, and Mum wants to know if they sleep in the same bed. Says a teenage girl of her parents: "I just wish they realized how scary it is when they argue and fight." A little girl tugs the heartstrings with, "Maybe if I'd tried harder not to be naughty, Dad would still be here...
...least conspicuous victims of separation and divorce. In nearly all cases, Australia's Family Court ensures that both parents have the chance to maintain a relationship with their child. But it rarely makes orders on behalf of grandparents. A common result is that the non-custodial parent's mum and dad fade from the child's life - along with lifetimes of accrued wisdom. At forums, children told the parliamentary committee that grandparents, unlike some parents, give love that is unconditional and untainted by insecurities and power plays...
...convert? British tabs say Vergara, a Catholic, took a Scientology course. Her rep is mum...
...championship Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s and now a commentator for ABC Sports. Swann has begun testing the political waters, launching an exploratory committee and making appearances at grass-roots gatherings. At 53, Swann doesn't have any electoral experience, and so far he's been mum on his agenda except to say he is antiabortion and pro--gun rights. He has enlisted members of the team that helped vault Tom Ridge from obscure Congressman to Governor in 1995. Some think Swann could have the same appeal as another charismatic political neophyte--California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Swann is chairman...