Is the idea that "children are resilient" real or a myth?

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I think that children are resilient. In the face of most “normal” childhoods with parental mistakes abounding they grow up fine. Even in the face of abuse, they can grow up to be productive members of society. The saying also comes from children’s ability to withstand physical pain and to bounce back from injuries.

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