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It was a confusing time, when lots of different psychologists vied to be in the forefront of child psychology.

I s'pose they thought it would be good for us, somehow...but all it really did was make us (esp. my brother and I) feel less-loved, and strengthened the notion that affection was purely an infantile need. I grew up getting very few hugs, kisses, validation, or compliments, in general.

It didn't amount to out and out abuse; but it certainly wasn't ideal, either.