This is a continuation of an article by Halpern in Psychoanalytic Review, Volume LI, 1964. Learning inhibition is discussed from the points of view of castration fears having been aroused and a sensitivity to the mother being upset and nonloving. Work inhibition is discussed as a contradictory rebellion in an effort to be independent of the parent which only leads to greater dependency. Regarding the mother as possessive and narcissistic, the father is seen as tense, angry, and competitive. Beyond the parents the authors make pertinent remarks about the impact of the modern adult world that tends to produce antiachievers in ever-increasing numbers.