Handicaps of Childhood

Name: Handicaps of Childhood
Author: H. Addington Bruce

By H. Addington Bruce

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The author surveys common developmental and behavioral difficulties in childhood and urges earlier, more intensive parental moral training. Successive chapters analyze particular handicaps—school backwardness, the only child, sulking, jealousy, selfishness, bashfulness and indecision, stammering, the adverse effects of certain fairy tales, and night terrors—using case studies and plain-language explanation. The book identifies warning signs, explores probable causes, and recommends practical home and school interventions, aiming to prevent persistent character defects and to help children and adults overcome lasting handicaps through timely recognition and corrective guidance.

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H. Addington Bruce

H. Addington Bruce was an American author and journalist known for his explorations of psychology and the paranormal. His notable works include "Adventurings in the Psychical," which delves into the realms of psychical research, and "Historic Ghosts and Ghost Hunters," where he examines the history and accounts of ghostly encounters. Bruce's writings often reflect a keen interest in childhood development, as seen in "Handicaps of Childhood," and he contributed to the understanding of psychological principles in parenting through his work "Psychology and Parenthood." His diverse interests and engaging style have made him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.