Cry It Out: The Victorian Parenting FadHow experts taught parents to ignore their babies.

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Historically Bad Advice

At the turn of the 20th century, a bestselling book advised parents to ignore a baby's cries and withhold affection. This 'scientific' method, promoted by influential doctors, promised to raise independent children by treating emotional needs as a sign of indulgence. It shaped the emotional landscape for an entire generation, redefining what parental love was supposed to look and feel like.