Clinical experience has left the impression that housing situation of the nuclear family is related to the behavioral health of the children. Cases of varying degrees of typicalness are briefly presented to illustrate this situation. It remains to be seen how important and separable a factor this may be and to what extent it is important as an etiological factor.It is hoped that having called the situation to attention more may be done to see that the child is protected from any ill effects.Abstract Teaser