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Samuel Richardson

As a child is indulged or checked in its early follies, a ground is generally laid for the happiness or misery of the future man.

Samuel Richardson

Happiness

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How a child is treated when they make small mistakes shapes their ability to find happiness or face difficulties later in life. Early experiences of either being spoiled or corrected set the foundation for their emotional well-being as adults.

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