I’ve come to the realization that a lot of our problems are because of a dearth of spiritual values.
BENJAMIN SPOCKGrandparents have the freedom to see their grandchildren uncritically.
More Benjamin Spock Quotes
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How to fold a diaper depends on the size of the baby and the diaper.
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In our country today, very few children are raised to believe that their principal destiny is to serve their family, their country, or God.
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I was so afraid of being bad and being caught at it.
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The strongest rebellion may be expressed in quiet, undramatic behavior.
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The loving person makes other people feel good, and he is usually a happy person himself. He is able to form strong, long-lasting friendships.
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Most middle-class whites have no idea what it feels like to be subjected to police who are routinely suspicious, rude, belligerent, and brutal.
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I would say that the surest measure of a man’s or a woman’s maturity is the harmony, style, joy, and dignity he creates in his marriage, and the pleasure and inspiration he provides for his spouse.
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Children who grow up getting nutrition from plant foods rather than meats have a tremendous health advantage. They are less likely to develop weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer
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If I could make only one wish for a child, I’d wish him the quality of lovingness.
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Biologically and temperamentally… women were made to be concerned firt and foremost with child care, husband care and home care.
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Boys and girls need chances to be around their father, to be enjoyed by him and if possible to do things with him. Better to play fifteen minutes enjoyably and then say, ‘Now I’m going to read my paper’ than to spend all day at the zoo crossly.
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Physical punishment teaches children that the larger, stronger person has the power to get his way, whether or not he is in the right, and they may resent this in the parent-for life.
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It’s not the words but the music that counts.
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I was proud of the youths who opposed the war in Vietnam because they were my babies.
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Don’t take too seriously all that the neighbors say. Don’t be overawed by what the experts say. Don’t be afraid to trust your own common sense.
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