I really learned it all from mothers.
BENJAMIN SPOCKPhysical 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.
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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Having a good time together is the essence of lovingness and the best means of increasing it.
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I was so afraid of being bad and being caught at it.
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Grandparents have the freedom to see their grandchildren uncritically.
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Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled.
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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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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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A human being is happiest and most successful when dedicated to a cause outside his own individual, selfish satisfaction.
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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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What is the use of physicians like myself trying to help parents to bring up children healthy and happy, to have them killed in such numbers for a cause that is ignoble?
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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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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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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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Our greatest hope is to bring up children inspired by their opportunities for being helpful and loving.
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It’s an ideal existence. Out in the open. Berating the president of he United States…
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