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Cajoled with gold stars and praise, and threatened with lost privileges and humiliation, schooled children adapt to their rigid world. Learning, which was so organic and enjoyable in infancy and toddlerhood, becomes a job.

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Author

Kerry McDonald

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Unschooled

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Jeff Johnson

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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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