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“What happens when children reach puberty earlier and adulthood later? The answer is: a good deal of teenage weirdness.”

Quote by Alison Gopnik

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Alison Gopnik is a distinguished writer and psychologist specializing in developmental psychology, with a focus on child development and the science of learning. Born on June 16, 1955, she has made substantial contributions to the field of developmental psychology, offering insights into how children learn and think. more

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