Your Child: Today and Tomorrow / Some Problems for Parents Concerning Punishment, Reasoning, Lies, Ideals and Ambitions, Fear, Work and Play, Imagination, Social Activities, Obedience, Adolescence, Will, Heredity

Name: Your Child: Today and Tomorrow / Some Problems for Parents Concerning Punishment, Reasoning, Lies, Ideals and Ambitions, Fear, Work and Play, Imagination, Social Activities, Obedience, Adolescence, Will, Heredity
Author: Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

By Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

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The author offers practical guidance for parents and teachers based on child-study and contemporary psychology, outlining normal developmental stages and common problems such as punishment, lying, fear, imagination, play, social relations, obedience, adolescence, will and heredity. Chapters discuss reasoning, ideals and ambitions, sex education, and the uses of work and play, combining scientific findings with examples and suggested approaches to discipline and instruction. Emphasis is placed on sympathetic understanding, cooperative child-study practice, and applying democratic ideals to family life so that parents learn to interpret behavior, reduce friction, and cultivate responsibility and moral growth.

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Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg was an influential author and educator known for her work in child development and parenting. Her notable book, "Your Child: Today and Tomorrow," addresses various challenges faced by parents, including issues of punishment, reasoning, and social activities. Gruenberg's insights into childhood behavior and parental guidance reflect her commitment to understanding the complexities of raising children in a changing world. Through her writing, she contributed to the discourse on child psychology and education, providing valuable perspectives for parents navigating the intricacies of family life.