"My mother told me to raise my kids with calculated neglect. They get their self-worth from doing what they can do and not having everything done for them."

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Source: Lea Thompson Talks Parenting, DWTS And Taking Charge After 50. Interview with Caroline Presno, www.huffingtonpost.com. September 29, 2014.

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Lea Thompson

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Lea Thompson is an American actress and director known for her roles in 'Back to the Future' and 'Caroline in the City', where she explores themes of love and identity.

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