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Fathers and Children (1955-00-00)

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The fathers face the television cameras in this episode, discussing with Dr. Spock such questions as how to discipline children, how to cope with unfavorable attitudes of children toward parents and how to allot time and attention to children. Dr. Spock, himself, talks as both doctor and father in this feature. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)

Directors & creators

WQED (Television station : Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Subjects

public broadcasting, AAPB, Parenting, Fathers, Dr. Benjamin Spock, Child-rearing, Discipline, Family dynamics, 1950s social history, Gender roles, Child psychology, Parent-child relationships, Home life, Paternal involvement, Domestic relations, Educational television, Baby and Child Care, Child behavior, Marriage, Social norms, Early childhood development, Parental advice, Traditional family, Work-life balance, Middle-class life

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