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“There are only two things a child will share willingly: communicable diseases and his mother's age.”

Quote by Benjamin Spock

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Benjamin Spock
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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