Benjamin Spock
1903 - 1998
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Biography
Benjamin Spock was an American pediatrician and author known for his revolutionary book 'Baby and Child Care', which became a bestseller and a staple for generations of parents. He advocated for a more permissive approach to child-rearing, emphasizing love, understanding, and flexibility. Spock's book transformed the way parents viewed their role in raising children and had a significant impact on childcare practices worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.
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The more people have studied different methods of bringing up children, the more they have come to the conclusion that what good mothers and fathers instinctively feel like doing for their babies is the best after all.
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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've always been very sympathetic with people who suffer.
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In the long run, parenting comes down to a matter of—if your child's willing— being with them in the right way at the times when they're growing, and making sure you make the most of the opportunities as they arrive.