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But the period in which education is possible to an effective degree is that of childhood; if this time is not taken advantage of the consequences are irreparable.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “But the period in which education is possible to an effective degree is that of childhood; if this time is not taken…”
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Dewey stresses the critical importance of childhood as a period for effective education, warning against missed opportunities.
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