This report analyzes specialist speeches/practices which have acted as mechanisms for Brazilian children/families since the end of the 19 century. A genealogic approach was used to carry out a study on the contents published in the Brazilian Mental Hygiene Archives. It also aims at enhancing the experts of the knowledge which make unnatural practices/opinions considered as universal truths. This analysis has identified political, ideological and moral bases supporting contemporaneous speeches/practices disguised as neutrality, which are often increased by "assistentialism" and/or militancy. It shows the need for revaluation of political and social consequences in the graduation and in the psychology practice.
Childhood; Family; Norm; Genealogy; Specialties