This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ... family. Children from different homes are brought together, and committed to the care and instruction of teachers employed for this purpose. These teachers occupy the place of parents; receive from them delegated authority and power; and assume their duties for the purpose of carrying forward and ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ... family. Children from different homes are brought together, and committed to the care and instruction of teachers employed for this purpose. These teachers occupy the place of parents; receive from them delegated authority and power; and assume their duties for the purpose of carrying forward and completing the important work of education. This work, as we have, seen, does not begin with the school; nor is it confined to the study of books. It begins with infancy, under the influence of the mother's smiles and tears and anxious care; it progresses through childhood, in the midst of toys, and a world of objects which address themselves to the senses, and interest the mind, of the little stranger. These are the most important periods of life, as the child now receives the most durable impressions, and forms the most lasting habits. But the time at length comes when parental inability, or absorbing home cares and toils, forbid proper attention to the child's higher education. Assistance must be secured. The school becomes a necessity; but by no means, and at no time, should our children be committed entirely to the care of others. It is an hour of special peril, when without experience, or practical knowledge of the world, they are sent out to mingle with new associates, to form new relations, and to come under new control. There is need, therefore, of greater parental vigilance and fidelity than ever before. No greater mistake can be made than to suppose that the discipline of the family may be confined to the home, and that parental responsibility ceases when public instruction begins. This discipline and watchfulness and special care should extend over the whole period of minority. I come now, therefore, to consider the practical...
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Add this copy of The Parents' Manual Or, Home and School Training to cart. $46.22, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2012 by Hardpress Publishing.
Add this copy of The Parents' Manual Or, Home and School Training to cart. $61.07, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2016 by Palala Press.
