Benjamin, known as Dr Spock. 1903–98, US paediatrician, noted for his influential work The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care (1946), which challenged traditional notions of child care, advocating a more permissive approach
Spock in American English
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Benjamin (McLane)1903-98; U.S. pediatrician, writer of books on child care, & social activist