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John Dewey: In fact, only too often this interest takes the form of endeavoring to make the young believe and plan just as adults…

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In fact, only too often this interest takes the form of endeavoring to make the young believe and plan just as adults do.
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John Dewey

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Dewey critiques the tendency of adults to impose their beliefs on the young.

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