And the first teachings and impressions they have at home must all be pure, and gentle, and firm. It is home that teaches the child after all, more than any other schooling. A child learns before it is three whether it shall obey its mother or not. And before it is seven its character is a good way to being formed. God did not intend all mothers to be accompanied by doctors, but He meant all children to be cared for by mothers.
Bad smells are danger signals.
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