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“When they started to make child labor illegal, this second stage of life emerged, and it needed a name.

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Insecurity and rage often lead to vandalism, juvenile delinquency, and illegal use of drugs and alcohol. "sign-up": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/auth/signup?rid=READER_ID",

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