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@@ -170,8 +170,9 @@ To specify a custom serializer for the items within an array:
 render :json => @posts, :each_serializer => FancyPostSerializer
 ```
 #### 4. Define default_serializer_options in your controller
+
 If you define `default_serializer_options` method in your controller,
-all serializers in actions of this controller and it's shildren will use them.
+all serializers in actions of this controller and it's children will use them.
 One of options may be `root: false`
 
 ```ruby