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March 16, 1937
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Dr. Logan Clendening advises on managing children with no appetite, noting parents fret over minor issues unlike doctors, illustrated by a childhood anecdote of siblings' run-away attempt deflated by their philosophical father's suggestion to walk instead of run.
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How to Manage Child Who Has No Appetite
LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.
PEDIATRICIANS, or children's doctors are far less likely to meddle about the minor functional troubles of childhood than the parents. In general, it may be said that the doctor does not worry at all about what drives the parents crazy, and the parents do not worry at all about what drives the doctor crazy (such as neglecting smallpox and diphtheria vaccination).
One of my best friends used to tell with delight a story of his childhood. His father was an exceedingly philosophical and easy-going man.
One day, for some reason, my friend and his brother decided to run away. Back yard at the summer day, and as they came around the corner father was sitting there in time, on a hot They were in of the house brother decided on the
"Where are you going," he asked.
"We are running away," they said.
"Don't run," said the father calmly. "Walk. Nobody is going to chase you."
This took all the zest out of the adventure.
They didn't even get as far as the sidewalk.
The baby or child soon learns the parents' susceptibilities of being the center of attention, and plays on the delicate organs every step out.
LOGAN CLENDENING, M. D.
PEDIATRICIANS, or children's doctors are far less likely to meddle about the minor functional troubles of childhood than the parents. In general, it may be said that the doctor does not worry at all about what drives the parents crazy, and the parents do not worry at all about what drives the doctor crazy (such as neglecting smallpox and diphtheria vaccination).
One of my best friends used to tell with delight a story of his childhood. His father was an exceedingly philosophical and easy-going man.
One day, for some reason, my friend and his brother decided to run away. Back yard at the summer day, and as they came around the corner father was sitting there in time, on a hot They were in of the house brother decided on the
"Where are you going," he asked.
"We are running away," they said.
"Don't run," said the father calmly. "Walk. Nobody is going to chase you."
This took all the zest out of the adventure.
They didn't even get as far as the sidewalk.
The baby or child soon learns the parents' susceptibilities of being the center of attention, and plays on the delicate organs every step out.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Parenting Advice
Childhood Anecdote
Running Away
Family Dynamics
Lack Of Appetite
What entities or persons were involved?
Logan Clendening
My Best Friend
His Brother
His Father
Where did it happen?
Back Yard Of The House
Story Details
Key Persons
Logan Clendening
My Best Friend
His Brother
His Father
Location
Back Yard Of The House
Story Details
Siblings decide to run away from home but encounter their father who calmly suggests they walk instead, removing the excitement and causing them to abandon the plan before reaching the sidewalk.