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Dame's fears for 'adult' children
Published:  10 April, 2008

Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson has expressed concern that youngsters are growing up too quickly.

"I think children act like adults at an alarmingly early age," said the Tracy Beaker creator.

"It's good that we want the best for our children nowadays, but perhaps we should remember they are only children and need a little loving guidance."

Her remarks came as a poll suggested that more than half of parents believe childhood is now over by 11




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