in "interpretation of schizophrenia" (1955) arieti maintained that for a normal process of socialization, it is necessary for the parent-child relations to be normal. loving or non-anxiety parental attitudes favor socialization. arieti not only maintained that the parent-child relations are the first social act and the major drive of socialization, but also a stimulus to either accept or reject society. the child's self in this view is a reflection of the sentiments, thoughts, and attitudes of the parents toward the child. autistic children show an extreme socializing disorder and do not want any sort of relationship with people. they "eliminate" people from their consciousness. for arieti the fear of the parents is extended to other adults: a tendency to cut off communication with human beings.