{
  "id": 12343242,
  "title": "Why some parents still cover children’s books with brown paper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/why-some-parents-still-cover-childrens-books-with-brown-paper",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T08:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/moments/psychology-says-parents-who-still-cover-their-childrens-books-with-brown-paper-may-be-following-a-ritual-linked-to-control-care-and-nostalgia/articleshow/134728413.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "As schools reopen, many parents engage in the tradition of covering schoolbooks with brown paper. This activity provides a sense of organization and control during periods of uncertainty. Parents often express care through practical actions like preparing schoolbooks. The habit may also create a nostalgic connection between parents and their childhood experiences. Ultimately, this simple task can…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}