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You Don’t Own Them

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By Jonathan Smolowe ’78

Published Aug. 11, 2026

This part memoir, part guidebook explores the journey of parenting. Smolowe, a father of three children who are now adults, writes openly about his experience raising children including the lessons he’s learned and challenges he’s faced. As part of his reflections, he invites his children to respond and share their own opinions on his choices. You Don’t Own Them (Self-published) takes an honest look at parenting and the impact it has on children as they become adults. 

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