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In the United States today, there is a pervasive tendency to treat

In the United States today, there is a pervasive tendency to treat children as adults, and adults as children. The options of children are thus steadily expanded, while those of adults are progressively constricted. The result is unruly children and childish adults. – Thomas Szasz

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He who does not accept and respect those who want to reject life does not truly accept and respect life itself. – Thomas Szasz

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