With any child entering adolescence, one hunts for signs of health, is desperate for the smallest indication that the child's problems will never be important enough for a television movie.

Summary

This quote highlights the anxieties and concerns of parents as their child approaches adolescence. Parents worry about their child's well-being and hope for signs of good health and emotional stability. The mention of a "television movie" suggests that parents want reassurance that their child's problems will be insignificant, not serious enough to be portrayed in a dramatic or troubling manner. Overall, the quote reflects the universal desire for children to grow up without major difficulties or hardships.

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