Jean Watson Case Study

Watson and his wife felt that children were small adults and should therefore be treated like adults. He felt children should not be shown psychical affection while in public, but at home one should kiss them on the forehead, pamper them to show that you care. He warned that a mothers’ love is used as a dangerous instrument, when gets tempted to pet one’s own child. In addition, Watson felt that children were made, and not born a certain way. Therefore, the parent should be careful in how they raise the child since the consequences of raising a happy child falls on their shoulders. Watson offered advice on child rearing in regards to, negative emotional reactions, misbehavior, love and affection, and daily routines. Watson felt that negative