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Teddy Roosevelt: “As far as possible let the children work out their own salvation in their own way; simply exercise such supervision as…”

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As far as possible let the children work out their own salvation in their own way; simply exercise such supervision as to see that they do not do harm.
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Teddy Roosevelt
Republican · New York

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Roosevelt encourages allowing children to find their own solutions while ensuring their safety.

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