In many of life's situations it is the child's first experience which counts the most. If a child's first visit to a dentist consists of a jolly conversation, an examination that is neither painful nor frightening, and a brand new toothbrush to top it off, his ensuing visits will be easier for him. If his first independent shopping trip to the familiar corner store for a loaf of bread comes off without mishap, he will be eager to go shopping another time. There is a proverb that says: "Nothing succeeds like success." This one has more psychological truth than any other. Every successful...