When a village raises a child, and why do we still have exams? -

When a village raises a child, and why do we still have exams?

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In 2021, Shaun Resnik became the first single man to be approved to have a child through surrogacy. His son Eli is now a toddler, and has a unique family patchwork. We meet some of the parent figures in Eli's life and take a look at the possibilities of alternative family structures. Plus, as Year 12s around the country sit their final exams, we ask what are exams good for?

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