On November 4, 1970, a young girl was found. This little girl was isolated for just about ten years, in a single room, most of the time tied to a potty chair. The little girl appeared to be about eight years old, but was found to be thirteen.
Many doctors and scientists perked up with interest in working with the little girl, called Genie. Those working with her wanted to know if a young child isolated for so long, with the mental capacity of an 18 month old, could learn language and become closer to normal. When Genie was found, she was barely able to walk and talk. Gen
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