Book author, Benjamin Spock, refutes claim that he promoted instant gratification in his book and child rearing philosophy. But, he does promote less rigid practices that he believed was becomming prevelent. He promotes dicipline over bewildered flexibility. Spiro T. Agnew and Norman Peel are said to attack the author by the author. Love and not necessarily discipline creates confidence in children. Book title: Dr. Spock's Baby and Child Care