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“Children need a great deal of free play to thrive. It’s an imperative that’s evident across all mammal species. The small scale challenged and setbacks that happen during play are like an inoculation that prepares children to face much larger challenges later.”

Quote by Jonathan Haidt

Book:The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness

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The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness

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Jonathan Haidt is an American psychologist known for his research in moral psychology and social psychology. His work focuses on moral judgment, political ideology, and religious beliefs. Haidt's book, 'The Righteous Mind,' explores the evolution of morality and ideology and how they shape human behavior and social structures. more

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