From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 012 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: This essay explores the widespread belief among parents that frequent illnesses in children are inevitable. The author challenges this notion, arguing that many childhood ailments stem from a lack of understanding and preventative care.
The Illness of Children
(Original Title: 兒童的病徵)
For many years, parents have placed their trust in hearsay, assuming that children are destined to fall ill frequently. They believe that once a child recovers from an illness, they will not fall sick again. This is a misconception. Many children suffer ailments because their lives are entrusted to the care of uninformed parents, leaving them vulnerable to sickness. As a result, children fall ill frequently, hindered by weaker immune systems compared to adults.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent