CHILD POWER OF IMITATION

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 48, 28 November 1907, Page 37

CHILD POWER OF IMITATION

The greatest characteristic of early chilhhood is the power of , imitation. Not a sight, sound, or condition escapes the watchful eye of a bright, active child, and to put into expression every new thought or fascinating mental picture, whether good or bad, is an irresistible instinct. This is why stories, amusements, pictures, and everything that feeds a child's mind should be suggestive of only that w-liich would place beautiful and happy pictures belore his mental vision. Let nothing be said before the little ones . that will not bear repeatin-g and nothing done tJiat may not be imitated.