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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 25 > When does helping turn to hovering?

When does helping turn to hovering?

By Lane DeGregory / The Bulletin
September 25, 2009

Ever since she was 10, Laura Dekker has wanted to sail around the world. Now that she's 13, she says she's ready to do it.

Alone.

For some reason, her parents agreed.

While other parents worry about leaving their middle school students alone after school, Laura's are fighting the Dutch Council....

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