“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.”
Quote by Benjamin Spock
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Benjamin Spock
Benjamin Spock was a renowned pediatrician whose book 'The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care' became a staple for parents and pediatricians worldwide since its first publication in 1946. Dr. Spock's parenting philosophy emphasized respecting the natural development of children and opposing excessive intervention. more
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