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 Re: Comprehension
Dear Mike,
I understand No.1.
No.2 is beyond me. I think parents love their children. Why doesn't new mother feel jealous but new fathers are?
Jiang Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeNewYork  1. "The least I can do" acknowledges that the action is unlikely to make a huge impact, but the speaker still feels that it is necessary. In this case, the speaker doesn't think he can get everyone to agree on a solution, but he may be able to get them to notice the problem.
2. A father can be jealous because the baby is consuming his wife's attention and affection. | |