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Catherine-Paris

Catherine-Paris is a fictional narrative that delves into the complexities of romantic relationships and the search for self in the vibrant city of Paris. more

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Marthe Bibesco
Marthe Bibesco

Marthe Bibesco, born on January 28, 1886, was a prominent Romanian writer. Her works spanned various literary forms including novels, poetry, and drama, and she is known for her unique style and profound insights into life. more

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“Without a sense of the shame or guilt of his or her action, the child will only be hardened in rebellion by physical punishment. Shame (and praise) help the child to internalize the parent's judgment. It impresses upon the child that the parent is not only more powerful but also right. Like the Puritans, Locke (in 1690), wanted the child to adopt the parent's moral position, rather than simply bow to superior strength or social pressure.”

“Ambivalence reaches the level of schizophrenia in our treatment of violence among the young. Parents do not encourage violence, but neither do they take up arms against the industries which encourage it. Parents hide their eyes from the books and comics, slasher films, videos and lyrics which form the texture of an adolescent culture. While all successful societies have inhibited instinct, ours encourages it. Or at least we profess ourselves powerless to interfere with it.”