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Soviets Shocked By American Baby Rearing Ways
Moscow based AP report by George A. Krimsky notes American parents’ practices differ from Soviet norms. Babushkas scold fashionable outfits and modern routines, endorsing layered wool clothing, outdoor time in cold weather, and traditional remedies while resisting daily baths and upright carrying. Readers see a clash of childrearing philosophies between West and USSR through expatriate parents and local grandmothers.
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George A. Krimsky
Associated Press
Moscow
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