CHILD REARING

[摘要] MUCH of the practical concern of pediatricians with mental hygiene involves concepts of child rearing. The way parents seek to influence the development of their children is determined by many factors, not the least of which are the prevalent attitudes of the "experts." Parents expect the pediatrician to be among the "experts" or at least be familiar with current authoritative opinions on the "best" ways to rear children.This means that we should occasionally take stock of the present notions about rearing children and try to discern the direction the currents of opinion may be carrying us. It requires rare ability to gain the perspective needed to set forth the essential issues in so complex a problem and to see the paths being taken to reach the goals. This has been done with great skill in an article by Dorothy Barclay, reprinted in this issue of Pediatrics (Education).

[学科分类] 儿科学