The urge to love and protect is not the sole possession of the maternal instinct. Small children feel it, too, and seem most free to give it expression when they play play with dolls.
Karey Solomon is a crafts teacher at Windsong School in Burdett, NY. She is also the mother of Janna, mentioned in the article.The Doll Book by Karin Neuschutz is available from Larson Publications, 4936 Route 414, Burdett, NY 14818 for $8.95.