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The mansion of maturity rests upon the solid foundation of childhood. During the first decade of life, concrete, brick, and lumber are collected and assembled. Then, under the loving, discerning eye of the architect-parents, the building of a structure begins. When the building is complete, the work of these early phases—studding, wiring, and plumbing—is hidden, silently supporting the magnificent house of glittering lights, elegant wallpaper, and draped windows.
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Colarusso, C.A. (1994). Early Childhood. In: Fulfillment in Adulthood. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6509-7_3
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