Word: childing
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Russian space vehicle skimmed past the moon at a distance of 4,300 miles, then moved on into space, gradually slowing down. As it passed. Lunik III was deflected by the moon's gravity, which made it veer in the moon's direction, like a child swinging on a gatepost. But the tug was not enough to make it curve sharply and start right back. Instead, it swung out 67,000 miles beyond the moon's orbit (and 292,000 miles from the earth); then it started slowly back. By this time the moon, traveling...
Parents who have been confused by conflicting advice from psychologists and guidance counselors on problems of child discipline-especially spanking-got commonsensible reassurance last week from the University of Chicago's Child Psychiatrist John F. Kenward, 46, father of two. Discipline, Dr. Kenward told the American Academy of Pediatrics, is not only necessary, but it should begin at home and in infancy...
...child must learn obedience for his own good and the good of those around him. But, Dr. Kenward emphasized, this does not mean that subjugation to authority is an end in itself. Far from making conformity and "adjustment" a way of life, it should actually foster individuality and prepare the child eventually to reject unreasonable authority. In any case, "the child who learns obedience to necessary and reasonable rules is a much happier and more secure child...
House Divided. What is necessary and reasonable? In deciding this, said Dr. Kenward, parents must use their own "good sense and courage." Society has vague and contradictory standards, and other factors work to undermine the parents' convictions and decisions. Furthermore, indecision wrecks discipline: "The child has an amazing ability to know when the parents are unsure. But parents often have a conflict between themselves. Little success can be expected unless mother and father agree on rules and present a united front...
...punching bag instead of hitting baby brother. But when devices such as this are not practicable, parents should not hesitate to use the word "No," and use physical means to enforce it if necessary. "Unequivocal firmness leads to far less trouble than hedging. Giving in to a child's tantrums or unreasonable whims leads only to more difficulty. On the other hand, some parents are fearful of the child and fear they will lose the upper hand, so they say 'No' to everything. This breeds rebellion and weakens authority. 'No' should be saved...