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A few developmental theorists have maintained that the pace of development has a certain inherent slowness, and that it cannot be rushed. Rousseau and Gesell argued that this is because development is an organic process; children, like plants, grow according to nature’s timetable. Gesell and contemporary maturationists believe that the pace of development, which varies from child to child, is controlled by the genes.
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William Crain
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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.
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