HOW TO CONTROL CHILDREN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXVII, Issue 13, 1 April 1909, Page 517

HOW TO CONTROL CHILDREN

A mother who was much admired for the way she brought up her daughter was asked for the recipe, which she gave as follows : — c How I control her ? Well, I will tell you. In the first place, a great deal of firmness is requisite. Always keep your word, however painful it must be sometimes; then she will know .that punishment, which no amount of tears or " entreaties will avail, will follow disobedience. And,^-my dear, avoid scolding, or harsh, violent words; always command' your temper in her presence. You can not expect your child to be amiable if you are not so yourself; example is everything. Lastly, take interest in all her little joys and sorrows. Children have their sorrows, and often are their little sensitive hearts wounded by a want of sympathy in the home circle. Always try to make home a pleasant place to live in. Entice her to confide fearlessly all her little -secrets ; to look on you as a companion, nofc as one to ■be feared. There, you have my recipe,'