Dr. Benjamin Spock, 1903-1998
His life covered most of the last century. His influence will reach far into the next. He was, and will always be, a man for all children.
While specializing in pediatrics, Spock realized that he could best help his young patients and their parents if he gained a greater understanding of their psychological needs and family dynamics. With the dedication and intensity that marked his every endeavor, he studied psychoanalysis for six years, making him the only practicing pediatrician of his time with this combination of training.…
