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In This New Year, Is It Time To Nix The Thank-You Letter?

Peter Ormerod argues that parents shouldn't force their children to write thank-you cards — it's an exercise in insincerity, he says, and there are better ways to promote gratitude. Diego Cervo/iStockphoto hide caption

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In This New Year, Is It Time To Nix The Thank-You Letter?

In The Guardian, Peter Ormerod argues it's time to end the ritual of forcing children to write often-formulaic letters. Instead, he says, try for something that's less of a chore and more sincere.

In This New Year, Is It Time To Nix The Thank-You Letter?

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