Handicaps of Childhood by H. Addington Bruce

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Author Bruce, H. Addington (Henry Addington), 1874-1959
Title Handicaps of Childhood
Note Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Preface -- Mental backwardness -- The only child -- The child who sulks -- Jealousy -- Selfishness -- Bashfulness and indecision -- Stammering -- Fairy tales that handicap -- "Night terrors" -- In conclusion.
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Summary "Handicaps of Childhood" by H. Addington Bruce is a psychological guide written in the early 20th century. The book explores the ramifications of various emotional and behavioral issues in children, emphasizing the critical importance of early moral and mental training by parents. It centers on the idea that early neglect in fostering qualities like self-control and empathy can lead to significant lifelong disadvantages. The opening of the work begins with a preface where the author introduces the primary theme: the consequences of inadequate moral upbringing in children. Bruce outlines the significance of understanding behaviors such as jealousy and sulkiness as potential danger signals indicative of deeper issues. He stresses the necessity for parents to recognize these signs early and addresses many facets of child development, where the right interventions can prevent emotional issues from persisting into adulthood. The text provides a contextual framework for understanding the mental states and behaviors of children and urges a reevaluation of parental responsibility in fostering healthy emotional development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Subject Education
Subject Child development
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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