Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-03-17
NURSERY MAXIMS.

ne lOIIOWlng " Nursery hints" we have
recently received from a distinguished mis-
sionary in Eastern Asia. We are sure thai
our readers will peruse them with int
rest. When the families Of our country are
trained up under the influence Of such max
inns, domestic sorrow will be almost un-
known.-ReHgious Magazine
Judicious mothers will always keep in
mind that they are the first book read and
the last laid aside in every child's library
Every look, word, tone and gesture-nay
even dress, makes an impression.
Remember that children are men in mini
ature-and though they are childish and
should be allowed to act as children, still all
our dealings with them should be manly
though not morose.
Be always kind and cheerful in their pres
ence-playful, but never light, communica-
tive but never extravagant in statements MOI
vulgar in language nor gestures.
Never trife with a child nor speak be-
seemingly to it when it is doing any i'm
proper thing, or when watching an opportu-
nifty to do so.
Always follow commands with close &
careful watch, until you see that the child
does the thing misunderstanding Of no
evasion, nor modification, unless the child
ask for it, and it is expressly granted.
Never break promise made to a child, or
if you do, give your reasons, and if in fault,
own it, and ask pardon if necessary.
Never trihe with child's feelings when
under discipline.
Children ought never to be governed by
the fear of the rod or of private chastise-
ments or of dark rooms.
Correcting a child on suspicion or with
fol ho rhol = H.
way to make him hide his faults oy equivo-
cation or lie-to justify himself-or to dis
regard you altogether because he sees you
do not understand the case and are in the
FWrong.
Never reprove a child severely in compa-
ny, nor make light Of their feelings, nor hold
them up to ridicule.
Never try 10 conceal any thing which the
child knows you have, but by your own con-
duct teach him to be frank and manly and
open-never hiding things in his hand mol
slyly concealing himself or his designs.
Kindness and tenderness of feelings to.
wards insects, birds, and the young even Of
such animals as should be killed if old lex
cepung poisonous ones, are to be carefully
cherished.
am pleased with such children as allow
those roses and other flowers that blossom
on the Sabbath to remain on the tree tc
praise their Maker in their own beauty anc
sweetness. "This is the incense of the
heart, whose fragrance smells to heaven"
Much is said about winning souls tt
Christ, but see nothing in the Bible abou,
driving them. This should be ever kept ir
mind in the management of children. Ev-
e1rything like severity or constraint defeat:
| the very objects in view
Always speak of the Sabbath, Of religion
and Of death in such a way as to show tina
You consider them desirable, or subjects O
happy meditation, and show BY all you d.
thai the Sabbath and religion are your grea
delight, and that death is the gate to heav
enmand dying only going home.
L he natural heart is always ready to rist
against the truth, and especially when spo
ken so plainly as to be capable of persona
application, and more especially when Their
IS direct address. Of course, when chill
dren are addressed in strong and alarming
language, one of two things is certain, viz
they will be convicted and overcome, or the!
viii resist and harden themselves. In or
der TO secure the former, parents or guard