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Jour. Ment. Sci., 1948, Vol. XCIV, No. 395, p. 305.
Basing her deductions on psycho-analytical theory the author tries to explain the significance of the family setting for the child's emotional development during the first six years of life.
Three aspects of development are chosen—the modification of primitive instinctive drives, the first object relationship and super-ego formation to exemplify the thesis. Attention is drawn to the fact that although the family setting is far superior to any other medium for the growing child, much work will have to be done with future parents to allow a satisfactory outcome.
Author's Abstract.