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hey truly believed they were doing the right thing. Parents for the first time, Karen and Darren were captivated with their beautiful new son. As he grew, it was obvious Tanner had many gifts, both academically and athletically. Along the way, Mom and Dad were always there cheering him on and showering him with praise. “We spent an awful lot of time telling him how smart and great he was. As he got older, we realized we’d created a bit of an egomaniac who perceived his value as tied to his accomplishments,” says Karen.

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