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The child is lonely, so he is given a mockery of the human figure, the doll. These dollies are more real than father and mother, all sorts of presents are given to it in clothes, jewels, etc. We know that up to four and a half years the child perfects his language, yet the only being he can freely talk to is his dolly, and dolly cannot answer him.

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Maria Montessori

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The Absorbent Mind

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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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