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Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

1881 – 1974

American parenting expert, writer, and director of the Child Study Association of America

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About Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

Lived 1881 – 1974 (aged 92). Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg was an American writer.

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg (1881–1974) was a parenting expert, writer, and director of the Child Study Association of America.

In her 1912 book Your Child Today and Tomorrow, Gruenberg popularized the idea of giving an allowance to children so they could understand how to spend it.

Life Sidonie Gruenberg was born in Austria and educated in Germany and New York City.

In her parenting books, she said that children do not have any moral actions, so parents should permit actions to help them grow in their individual expression.

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Important facts

Born
10 June 1881, Vienna
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 March 1974, New York City
Occupation
Writer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Sidonie Gruenberg, Sidonie M. Gruenberg, Sidonie Matzner, Sidonie Matsner

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg?

American parenting expert, writer, and director of the Child Study Association of America

When was Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg born?

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg was born on 10 June 1881 in Vienna.

When did Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg die?

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg died on 11 March 1974 in New York City.

What was Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg's occupation?

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg was a writer.

What nationality was Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg?

Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

· Wikidata: Q19613671

· DBpedia: Sidonie Matsner Gruenberg

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