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> [The family is both a biological and a cultural group. It is biologic in sense that it is the best arrangement for begetting children and protecting them while they are dependent. It is a cultural group because it brings into…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnold-gesell/the-family-is-both-a-biological-and-a-cultural-group-it-is-biologic/)

Arnold Gesell

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## More by Arnold Gesell

> [Every generation rediscovers and re-evaluates the meaning of infancy and childhood.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnold-gesell/every-generation-rediscovers-and-re-evaluates-the-meaning-of-infancy/)

Arnold Gesell

> [The child's personality is a product of slow gradual growth. His nervous system matures by stages and natural sequences. He sits before he stands;…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnold-gesell/the-child-s-personality-is-a-product-of-slow-gradual-growth-his/)

Arnold Gesell

> [The family is both a biological and a cultural group. It is biologic in sense that it is the best arrangement for begetting children…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arnold-gesell/the-family-is-both-a-biological-and-a-cultural-group-it-is-biologic/)

Arnold Gesell

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