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The phrase “Cat’s in the cradle” is most popularly used in reference to Harry Chapin’s 1974 song of the same name. The song is about a father and son’s broken relationship, and is popularly interpreted as a warning against not investing enough time in one’s family.  The song’s chorus references a series of children’s stories. …

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