responsible parenthood Author:gilbert W Kliman md Dr. Gilbert W. Kliman, M.D. and Albert Rosenfeld introduce such concepts as vertical epidemics, in which specific emotional troubles are passed along from generation to generation, and psychological birth defects, "inherited" almost as surely as if they were genetic in origin. What can be done? Where does one begin to attack the difficulties?... more » One begins at the very beginning of life: the intention in the heart and mind of the would-be parent.« less