No one’s raising children any more. To love a child, you’ve got to work for it. You have to change its diapers and feed it at night!

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Raising a child takes a lot of effort. It's not easy to love and care for a child. You have to do things like change their diapers and feed them, even in the middle of the night. These days, not as many people are willing to put in the hard work needed to raise a child properly.

About Lauren Hutton

Lauren Hutton is an American model and actress who has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. Despite initial setbacks due to her distinct gap-toothed smile, Hutton went on to sign a groundbreaking modeling contract with Revlon and has since appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and fashion campaigns.

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