Parents In The Film 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

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In the movie Mrs. Doubtfire, Daniel, the father, shows the strong bond between parents and their children. Most parents would do anything for their children, and that is exactly what Daniel does. Miranda and Daniel are the parents of their children, Lydia, Chris, and Natalie. Daniel likes to have fun and make his children happy, while Miranda tends to be the more strict parent. The love Daniel has for his children is shown in many ways throughout the movie. At the beginning, while the mother is off at a business meeting, Daniel throws their son a birthday party. He had animals from the petting zoo on the front lawn, screaming children running around outside and inside the house, and loud music playing. His neighbor calls Miranda about the party

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