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Seatuck
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Where I live it is the norm to have braces during childhood. Having crooked teeth marks you as “less than”.Just my two cents, but most of the kids I grew up with would consider braces a huge penance.
I think it makes a good example of delayed gratification - something sorely lacking in our society today. Braces now and maybe get picked on at school (a little cross), and nice, healthy looking teeth later that boost confidence, massage the ego a bit, etc. (a little heaven).