On April fool's day in 1908, Two Russian Jewish immigrants gave birth to their first of seven children. They named their newborn son Abraham Harold Maslow. Wanting Maslow to have a better life than they did, they began to push their oldest child academically. Their long-term goal was for him to get his law degree. This academic push led Maslow to feel isolated and lonely as a child. Wanting to be a good son, Maslow went along with his parents' wish. He did well in primary school and after graduation went to City College of New York to study law. He had a hard time while there. He only completed three semesters before he quit. He later returned. While at the City College, Maslow got married. His bride was his cousin, Bertha Goodman. This decision shocked and upset his parents. Maslow and Bertha decided to go through with the marriage despite their parents' wishes. Maslow and Bertha then moved to Wisconsin, in order for Maslow to attend the University of Wisconsin. It was......
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