jul 13, 1946 - Dr. Benjamin Spock publishes The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care
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Baby and Child Care's premise was that mothers know more than they think they do. Spock was the first to study psychoanalysis to try to understand children's needs and family dynamics. he introduced the idea of being more flexible and affectionate towards children. he was heavily criticized, however, for relying mainly on anecdotal evidence instead of scientific research.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 13, 1946
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~ 78 years ago