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The narrative follows a Southern family across four generations as they navigate challenges and celebrate life's milestones. It highlights their resilience and ability to adapt to evolving societal changes, showcasing themes of strength, unity, and the enduring spirit of family through adversity.
Introduction.- 2. The Battered Child Syndrome: Parents and Children as Medical Objects.- 3. Establishing Child Voice in Public.- 4. Inculcating Child Expertise in Schools and Homes.- 5. Collective Action by Parents and Complicating Family Life.- 6. Mothers, Media, and Individualism in Policy.- 7. The Visibility of Survivors and Expertise as Experience.- 8. Conclusion.- Index.