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Psychology and parenthood

Chapter 1: PSYCHOLOGY AND PARENTHOOD
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This handbook translates early twentieth-century psychological research into practical guidance for parents, emphasizing how home environment and early training shape mental and moral development. It argues that surroundings often outweigh heredity, explores the use of suggestion in education, analyzes the origins and cultivation of exceptional ability, and surveys focused approaches to child culture. Later chapters address common problems such as laziness, the role of laughter, manifestations of childhood hysteria, and the harmful effects of fear, and the conclusion offers concrete recommendations. The overall aim is to help caregivers apply scientific insights to prevent damage and promote stronger intellectual and moral growth in children.

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Title: Psychology and parenthood

Author: H. Addington Bruce

Release date: March 29, 2018 [eBook #56873]

Language: English

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK PSYCHOLOGY AND PARENTHOOD ***

PSYCHOLOGY
AND PARENTHOOD

BY
H. ADDINGTON BRUCE
Author of “The Riddle of Personality,” “Scientific Mental Healing,” etc.

NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD & COMPANY
1919


Copyright, 1915
By DODD, MEAD & COMPANY


TO
MY SISTER
ROBERTA BRUCE PEMBERTON