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“Nobody's born rotten. You just don't have bad kids. It's not true. There is no such thing. But we can make them bad.”

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Jean Liedloff
Jean Liedloff

Jean Liedloff was a renowned author known for her research on primitive cultures and her unique insights into human development. Her work primarily explored the impact of early human cultures on individual growth, particularly on children. more

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