tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420173096635836108.post1702742694568151927..comments2024-02-11T18:16:53.445-08:00Comments on Janov's Reflections on the Human Condition: The Simple Truth is Revolutionary: The Importance of Good Care on Child DevelopmentArthur Janovhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16709863014923629409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420173096635836108.post-35045717554278612522017-12-12T16:41:08.822-08:002017-12-12T16:41:08.822-08:00I enjoyed this article as I am studying for a pape...I enjoyed this article as I am studying for a paper I have due. Overall, I agree entirely that a child needs proper care throughout their childhood to fully develop.Mannyhttps://healthadviceworld.com/best-probiotics-kids/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420173096635836108.post-67332633375804574042009-08-10T19:10:13.851-07:002009-08-10T19:10:13.851-07:00Art, I recently visited my sister and brother-in-l...Art, I recently visited my sister and brother-in-law. I had a big chat to my two nieces and they totally understood me, regarding how we repress traumatic feelings etc. The conversation got a little uncomfortable for me, particularly when they started demanding answers from their mum and dad, but I managed to keep things relatively civil by explaining that no-one is really to blame, and we are all in the same boat. The younger niece (age 10) even finished my explanation before I had a chance to finish what I was saying. She was absolutely correct in her understanding. I was amazed at how easy it was to talk to both kids about it. They listened and understood. The older one (12) seemed to be a little more skeptical but the following night she tried to stop her usual rapid rolling from side to side before she goes to sleep (I suggested to her that it might be a defense - but I never told her she should stop doing it). She discovered she couldn't stop it. She said every time she tried she started to feel too aggitated, and she needed to sooth herself by rolling around. I think now she has a better understanding of it. I showed the kids some of my own defenses - and the younger one had no problem pointing out another one of mine! And she was right.<br />I don't want to talk about it with the youngest one (my nephew, 8) because I think he is too young.<br />I am keeping in touch with them now over the internet. It is very refreshing for me to finally talk to people who actually listen. I feel a lot of hope for those kids.<br /><br />I don't expect this comment to be published or replied to. Just felt like writing about it.Richard Atkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587935146938446604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420173096635836108.post-13445333975866254252009-05-27T00:32:41.794-07:002009-05-27T00:32:41.794-07:00Richard: I have lectured to august scientific bodi...Richard: I have lectured to august scientific bodies such as the Royal College Medicine, etc., and I have lectured to a group of 14 year olds. I can say, flatly, that the kids understood right away. The professionals were so busy cogitating they eventually saw nothing. art janovArthur Janovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009571728800026496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3420173096635836108.post-68266644829887263172009-05-26T16:02:59.694-07:002009-05-26T16:02:59.694-07:00Art, I have to watch my nephews and nieces becomin...Art, I have to watch my nephews and nieces becoming more and more resistant to hugs or any kind of affection and their conversations are becoming less direct and more like a game. Some of them won't accept being hugged by mum or dad or anyone, and won't even allow a friendly pat on the back. Over the years they have been getting worse right in front of my eyes.<br /><br />It would be wrong for me to say to a child "guess what, you are becoming unfeeling because it hurts too much to feel unloved." and "guess what...all of us adults are unfeeling too....you are becoming just like us". I wonder if it would be damaging to give a 12 year old (and very intelligent) child one of your books to read.<br /><br />I would be very interested to read an article about the benefits or dangers of talking to a young child about primal therapy (particularly when the parents don't agree).<br /><br />I have a couple of nieces and a nephew who think I am great. When I visit them they want to spend a lot of time with me. I could have a strong (and bad) influence on them.<br /><br />I'm not asking you to tell me what to do. I would just like to learn more through this blog, or maybe in one of your books.Richard Atkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587935146938446604noreply@blogger.com