At a time when our country is reviewing the question of foreign overcommitment, overextension, and priorities it may be relevant to look at a similar problem in pediatrics. The pediatrician is being asked to become an expert in school problems. If not the final expert, he is at least expected to be the coordinator of the team that diagnoses and treats the school problem. Parents want this. The schools want this. The pediatrician who doesn't attempt to provide these services might well feel madequate.