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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Ranjana Srivastava

On the eve of my children’s exams, my friend sent me the most practical advice for modern parents

A schoolboy writing intently in a classroom, surrounded by empty chairs
‘I told my kids that from now on, their education is in their hands,’ Ranjana Srivastava writes. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

“You know I could help you with biology,” I say, a little too eagerly.

“What are the two types of immunity?” my daughter asks, casually flipping her eggs.

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