The review concluded that the family's history was characterised by "neglectful parenting interspersed with periods of adequate parental care".

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Ms. ALICE ROSSI (Co-founder, National Organization of Women): There was a period of Nina's life that I felt was critical, where I was a neglectful parent because of the busyness of my life, and I took shortcuts in parenting.

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