Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-07-14
The Once Over
PsYCHO-ANALYZING THE CHILnREN

Case NO. I willie D)-WiHe Is seven wears old
He Is extremely discourteous to everybody and has
even been known to kick his mother IN the shins
when rebuked for making chalk marks on the living
room walls. dumping apple cores in the baby-grand
piano. trying 70 stab the goldfish with a pickle fork.
etc. He is at his worst when company comes. He shouts
Il want the white meat at dinner and insists on be-
ing served before anybody else. After dinner he likes
TO sneak up behind the chairs OF guests and thump
the backs Of their necks with his closed fist. at the
same time crying "Ee-ee-yah-h-hi"
Analysis:-These traits indicate that the little fell
low Is a profound thinker and has great emotional
depths. but that ne has what is known as a repression
complex. He thinks he Is being depressed constantly
and is inclined to think strangers do not like him.
Any attempts TO discipline that brat should be avoided.
They might change his whole nature and result in
his growing up to become nothing more than a we'll
hammered gentleman and a pleasing companion. Prop
er development Of his character depends on getting
him a longer pickle fork, substituting q can OF paint
for his chalk and seating all guests in lower chairs
where they can be the more easily smacked.
Case NO. ?. CJeanette K)-Jeanette likes 70 lean
out Of windows and call TO people passing below. II
they look up she sticks out her tongue M them and
sometimes drops paper bags full OF water. She never
walks about the house but romps about in the man.
ner Of m athlete about 10 take an eight-foot hurdle
She has been IN the first grade at school four sue
corif YEAS lCArA ~ liz hraIltf n lIdt DQ
dumbbeI." and refuses 10 concentrate on anything
except the "funnies" IN the tabloid newspapers. She
greatly embarrasses her father by calling him "Old
Popeyes.' She likes 10 snip the wires when everybody
Is enjoying a radio concert, and the other day she
was discovered sticking pins through the kittens ears
A~nalysis.-Jeanetts must be nursed along very care
fully. She has the makings OF a great character. What
she needs is kindness at all times. Her character de-
velopment may be blighted BY a cross word or a
eli0ht stYrCeetion ~ diearnrova1 che nvidentfv dooSnt
love her father and this raises the difficult question
whether 10 shoot the old man or continue 10 tolerate
him around the premises. Her aversion 10 an educa-
ton is without special significance and Il might ham
nc' her dc3al)7mert 10 insist that she learn some
thing. Treat the imp gently al all times and allow
her nature full play. It might be well to feed her
raw liver now and then
Case No. ; ngnatz wl-1gnatz is five years old
and a terrible nuisance. he lacks All control and has
no respect for his elders. Recently. when his mother
was receiving a lady friend who was a pianist. Ignatz
kept shouting GO on and play sumpin for me. r
wanna see II you're any good" When the somewhat
shocked visitor had declined for about the fortieth
time IFnatz went into the kitchen. got A Jar or water
and threw It In her face. exclaiming. "Therei I guess
ycull play for me the next time I ask you, you big
gorillai" When his mother threatened to chastise
him he went at her with a bresd knife.
Analysis.-The case Of Ignatz Is frequently en-
countered- His instincts are too often misinterpreted
His behavior indicates great will power and a dominat-
ing personality r. approaches what Is known as the
Napolecnic complex. RI not ~interfered with. he will
probably develop into a man Of tremendous powers.
His nature IS sufficiently sensitive. however. to be
seriously injured by opposition or restraint. The in
cident Of his throwing the bucket Of water at his
mothers friend shows a resolute spirit and the ability
10 decide things quickly. Just lei the darling oaf alone,
speaking to him only IN terms Of endearment. He
should 20 far and make the headlines In hts adult
years.
Skeptical Steve. the only man IN the world not
cheering Post and Gatty. says that II they want his
applause they've got 10 60 twice around.