Benjamin Spock
/ˌbendʒəmɪn ˈspɒk/
/ˌbendʒəmɪn ˈspɑːk/
(also Dr Spock
/ˌdɒktə ˈspɒk/
/ˌdɑːktər ˈspɑːk/
)- (1903-98) a US doctor whose book The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care (1946) has sold more copies than any book by an American and has had a great influence on parents all over the world. He advised them to use less discipline on children and to understand their needs. Although many people have welcomed his ideas, some think they have led to children being more badly behaved and hard to control. Dr Spock protested against the Vietnam War and in 1972 was a candidate for US President for the People's Party.
本杰明·斯波克（Benjamin Spock）：（1903-98）是一位美国医生，他的书《婴儿和儿童保育常识》（1946）的销售量超过了美国人的任何书籍，并且对全世界的父母都产生了巨大影响。他建议他们减少对孩子的纪律，并了解他们的需求。尽管许多人欢迎他的想法，但有些人认为这导致孩子的行为更加恶劣，难以控制。Spock博士抗议越南战争，并于1972年当选为美国人民党主席。