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“Don't you make fun of me or my children! Some babies are premature. Mine were all postmature. That's why they're so smart. Their brains had longer to develop.” quote by Jeannette Walls
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“Don't you make fun of me or my children! Some babies are premature. Mine were all postmature. That's why they're so smart. Their brains had longer to develop.”

Jeannette Walls

About This Quote

Source Memoir: The Glass Castle, 2005

Premature babies may develop differently; longer brain development can be linked to higher intelligence.

In simple terms: Longer brain development may boost intelligence.

Key Takeaway

Recognize diverse developmental timelines.

Themes

development intelligence parenting

Mood

empathetic informative

Type

memoir educational

When to use this quote

  • parenting advice
  • medical counseling
  • school planning
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

neuroscience education

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you support children with varied developmental needs?
  • What misconceptions exist about prematurity?
A Different Perspective

Intelligence is multifactorial, not just brain development.

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