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The Management and Training of Children (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William J. Shearer

 
9780331893403: The Management and Training of Children (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Practical guidance for nurturing calm, confident children at home .

This book offers clear, approachable advice on shaping daily life, discipline, and character for families who want steady progress over time.

Drawing on earnest observations about home, school, and play, it helps parents decide what opportunities and amusements suit children at different ages. It emphasizes loving kindness, thoughtful training, and self‑reflection as foundations for growth.

The volume covers how siblings interact, the influence of nurses and caregivers, and the impact of friends and teachers. It encourages practical steps to foster gratitude, good conduct, and resilient, well‑rounded children.

  • Guidance on selecting home amusements, play activities, and reading that support healthy development.
  • Strategies for encouraging kindness, responsibility, and self‑control in children.
  • Advice on choosing companions, schools, and teachers to support positive growth.
  • Ways to reflect on one’s own parenting approach to improve daily interactions.

Ideal for readers who seek a steady, principle‑based approach to parenting and education for the young.

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