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Relieve The Mother Of Some: Sometimes they have a better relationship with their grandchildren than they did with their own children because they have the advantage of perspective on two or more generations. Many grandparents have supplied the love and care that children so sorely need. They relieve the mother of some of her housekeeping burdens. But they are a liability when they take over the role of the parents, alienate the child from them, use outmoded methods of child care, over-restrict the child's natural activity, or cause conflict and tension in the family (71, 1954).
Gestation takes 16 days; 7-15 in litter; young born pink, naked, and blind. Do not disturb young or mother for at least a week after birth; if disturbed mother will either kill and eat the young or neglect them and allow them to die. After 3 weeks, remove young from mother; otherwise, mother fights with them and often kills them. Sexes should be separated before young reach maturity at 43 days.
A "problem child" as seen in school is a frustrated, unhappy child. He may be troubled about many things at home. Some of his worries will spill over into school. For example, one second-grade child who could not concentrate on his reading said he was always thinking of his mother and his little sister, of whom he was very jealous, being together at home. A child often tries to relieve his inner tension by fidgeting, daydreaming, or aggressive behavior. These are the only ways he knows to cope with the situation. Unfortunately such negative behavior evokes punishing responses from others that reinforce the child's maladjustment. 330
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