The strongest rebellion may be expressed in quiet, undramatic behavior.
BENJAMIN SPOCKSex education, including its spiritual aspects, should be part of a broad health and moral education from kindergarten through grade twelve, ideally carried out harmoniously by parents and teachers.
More Benjamin Spock Quotes
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People have said, “You’ve turned your back on pediatrics.” I said, “No. It took me until I was in my 60s to realize that politics was a part of pediatrics.”
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Perhaps a child who is fussed over gets a feeling of destiny; he thinks he is the world for something important, and it gives him drive and confidence.
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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 up to each of us to help create a better world for our children.
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Parental trust is extremely important in the guidance of adolescent children as they get further and further away from the direct supervision of their parents and teachers. I don’t mean that trust without clear guidance is enough, but guidance without trust is worthless.
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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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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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Having a good time together is the essence of lovingness and the best means of increasing it.
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I love to dance and I’d love to be saying goodbye to my friends while the band was playing and they were dancing…I want them to remember I was a dancing man in my day.
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A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction.
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Can we make a better world for our children? I believe we can, if enough people are concerned and get involved in changing what is wrong with society.
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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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Respect children because they’re human beings and they deserve respect, and they’ll grow up to be better people.
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Don’t be afraid to trust your own common sense.
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Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.
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