Don’t worry about trying to do a perfect job. There is no perfect job. There is no one way of raising your children.
BENJAMIN SPOCKIt’s not the words but the music that counts.
More Benjamin Spock Quotes
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I really learned it all from mothers.
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Grandparents have the freedom to see their grandchildren uncritically.
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Every child senses, with all the horse sense that’s in him, that any parent is angry inside when children misbehave and they dread more the anger that is rarely or never expressed openly, wondering how awful it might be.
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It’s up to each of us to help create a better world for our children.
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The strongest rebellion may be expressed in quiet, undramatic behavior.
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I’ve come to the realization that a lot of our problems are because of a dearth of spiritual values.
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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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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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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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Don’t be afraid to trust your own common sense.
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Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled.
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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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I’m not a pacifist. I was very much for the war against Hitler and I also supported the intervention in Korea, but in this war we went in there to steal Vietnam.
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It’s an ideal existence. Out in the open. Berating the president of he United States…
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