Benjamin Spock

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  • Benjamin Spock discusses baby and child care

    Dr. Benjamin Spock discusses caring for babies and children. He also talks on geo-political issues. Dr. Spock also answer listener questions. Dr. Spock is author of numerous books, including “The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care.”

    Sep. 21, 198459 min
  • Book author refutes child rearing claims

    Book author, Benjamin Spock, refutes claim that he promoted instant gratification in his book and child rearing philosophy. But, he does promote less rigid practices that he believed was becomming prevelent. He promotes dicipline over bewildered flexibility. Spiro T. Agnew and Norman Peel are said to attack the author by the author. Love and not necessarily discipline creates confidence in children. Book title: Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care

    Oct. 6, 1972
  • Dr. Benjamin Spock discusses criticism of his child care philosophy

    MPR’s Martin Granger interviews author Benjamin Spock about his writing and political criticism of him from individuals such as Spiro T. Agnew and Norman Vincent Peale.

    Oct. 5, 19727 min
  • Forum: Benjamin Spock speech at Augsburg College

    Benjamin Spock speaks at Augsburg College. Topics of Spock’s address include politics, social injustice, environment, and health. Address was in honor of the Minnesota Eight, sponsored by the Minnesota Eight Defense Committee.

    Apr. 4, 197187 min

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