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For your own good

Miller, Alice, 1923-1998

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Summary

Miller explores the sources of violence within ourselves & the way these are encouraged by orthodox childrearing practices. She is one of the leading authorities on the causes & consequences of child-abuse & has written many books on the subject Alice Miller explores the sources of violence within ourselves and the way these are encouraged by orthodox childrearing practices. Challenging the way in which we rationalise punishment and coercion as being for the child's 'own good', she illuminates the cost in compassion and humanity in later life, both in the private and public domain. Her message is clear: 'people whose integrity has not been damaged in childhood; will feel no need to harm another person or themselves.