In large part, this book has already appeared in the columns of several magazines. To the editors of these magazines—The Century Magazine, Good Housekeeping Magazine, McClure's Magazine, Harper's Bazar, Every Week, and The Mother's Magazine—I owe grateful acknowledgment for the opportunity to acquaint their readers with the discoveries and theories herein set forth. I am also under a debt of gratitude to numerous psychological and medical friends for advice and information. And, as in the case of all my previous books, I am particularly indebted to my wife for inspiration, encouragement, and innumerable helpful suggestions.

H. ADDINGTON BRUCE.

Cambridge, Massachusetts,
July, 1917.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE
[PREFACE][v]
[I]MENTAL BACKWARDNESS[3]
[II]THE ONLY CHILD[37]
[III]THE CHILD WHO SULKS[63]
[IV]JEALOUSY[99]
[V]SELFISHNESS[131]
[VI]BASHFULNESS AND INDECISION [165]
[VII]STAMMERING[207]
[VIII]FAIRY TALES THAT HANDICAP[243]
[IX]"NIGHT TERRORS"[271]
[X]IN CONCLUSION[303]
[INDEX][307]