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What is the central premise of "Baby and Child Care"?

  • "You know more than you think you do."

  • "Children need discipline"

  • "A happy child is a healthy child"

  • "Let kids be kids"

Answer

"You know more than you think you do" encapsulates the central message of "Baby and Child Care." This classic parenting guide emphasizes the innate capabilities of parents and encourages trust in their intuition. According to Dr. Benjamin Spock, parents, especially mothers, instinctively understand their children's needs and have the essential know-how to raise them effectively.
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