When Carter appeared at the event in La Quinta (with parents in tow) he was there at his own expense.

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Proud parents, their children in tow, visit the monuments, Arlington Cemetery, and other sights, but the highlight will always be the tour of the Capitol and the White House.

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Since October of that year, 60 cases of parents disappearing to Pakistan with children in tow have been recorded.

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And he said to me, you know, the saddest thing is when - he said I have had parents show up on this campus with their kid in tow, challenging this decision.

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For the first time, the U.S. Chess Federation, in concert with Super Nationals, is also hosting a session for the adults in tow on how to be good chess parents and coaches.

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