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

Case No. I willie D)-Wirie 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 to stab the goldfish with a pickle fork
etc. He is at his worst when company comes. re 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-hs"
Analysis:-These traits indicate that the little fell
low Is a profound thinker and has great emotional
depths. but that he has what is known as a repression
complex. He thinks he Is being depressed constantly
and Is inclined to think strangers do not Ike him.
Amy 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
or development Of his character depends on getting
q longer pickle fork. substituting a can OF paint
for his chalk and seating all guests IN lower chairs
where they can be the more easily smacked.
Case No. 2 Jeanette K)-Jeanette likes to lean
out Of windows and call to people passing below. II
they look mp she sticks out her tongue At them and
sometimes drops paper bags full OF water. She never
walks about the house but romps about in the man
ner Of an athlete about TO take an eight-foot hurdle
She has been IN the first grade at school four sue
NterAAt YEAS It4tA " lFdCUfE rs tldL DI
dumbbeIl." and refuses TO concentrate on anything
except the "funniesT in the tabloid newspapers. She
greatly embarrasses her father By calling him "Old
Popeyes.' She likes to snip the wires when everybody
Is enjoying a radio concert. and the other day she
was discovered sticking pins through the kittens ears.
A~naiysis:-Jeanette 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-
yelopment may be blighted by a cross word or n
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love her father and this raises the difficult question
whether 10 shoot tire old man or continue 10 tolerate
him around the premises. Her aversion 70 an educa-
ton Is without special significance and II might ham
Dc- her dc 2rl )-me-. 10 insist that she learn some
thing Treat the imp gently at all times and allow
her nature full play. II might be well to feed her
raw liver now and then
Case No. 3 ugnatz w)-Ignatz 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. IEnatz
kept shouting go on and play sumpin for me. I
wanna see II you're any good" When the somewhat
shocked visitor had declined for about the fortieth
time Ignatz went into the kitchen. got a jar OF water
and threw IL IN her face. exclaiming. "Therel I guess
you'll play for me the next time I ask you. YOU big
goTilal" When his mother threatened 10 chastise
aim he went at her with a bread knife.
Analyss:-The case Of Isnatz Is frequently en-
countered. His instincts are too often misinterpreted.
His behavior indicates great will power and a dominat-
ing personality. II approaches what IS known as the
Napoleonic complex. n not i~nterfered with. he will
probably develop into a man or tremendous powers.
Ills 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 resoiute spirit and the ability
70 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 his 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 to 10 twice around.