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

ans should always take the part Of the ex-
horter or preacher, and if the language has
been harsh they should word the important
truth in more mild and winning language,
but be careful to make the child feel that
what was said is true or contains an impor-
tant truth, and intended for the salvation of
the soul, and must be attended to. This Sc
cures the parents cooperation and prayers,
and the blessing of God. But if the parent
feels hurt, thinks the child abused, & takes
its part, the blessing is lost.
Never speak in an impatient or fretful
manner by way of accusing or of finding
fault, but having these faults in mind, tell
them kindly how the thing in which they
have failed should have been said or done.
| When child breaks glass or cup, or
does any other damage by accident, it is
we'll not to say any thing at tine time. Make
| the best Of what cannot be Wonderland
wait until you see how the child'sewn mind
is affected in view OF it, and then give re-
proof or advice as may seem desirable-al-
! ways avoiding putting the child in slavish
fear.
Never say to child, 81 don't believe what
you say" nor express doubts. If you have
such feelings, keep your own thoug hts and
wait with watchfulness. Truth will event
ually be plain.
Repeating the bad language or telling the
bad conduct Of others in the hearing Of chill
dren, or allowing them to repeat or tell of
what they have heard by way of idle talk, is
lmpressing on their minds knowledge which
the wicked heart turns into sad temptation
which may follow them through life.
! All witch stories and the relation Of things
trighttul or shocking 10 common feelings, e.
all extravaganza in expression should be
carefully avoided on the parents part, and
disapproved in the child.
j Never speak evil and suspiciously of your
nelghbors before your children and more
especially never speak to the disparagement
OF their companions or playmates, nor allow
them to speak or write so to you. If there
are evident defects which the child must
see, mention them BY way Of caution as
things not to be initiated, and not in such a
way as to lead the child to think itself su-
perior.
| All compulsion in making child attend
to such duties, reading or work, as are pecu-
! harry unpleasant TO it, is sort OF teasing
which not only sets the child more against
the thing itself, but against you too. Such
forcing leads to dissipation Of mind, and to
dlscouragements, if not sulky disobedience.
In such cases, parents or guardians may
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for all the dislike to the Bible and to various
| other books, &c. which are not unfrequently
seen not only in youth but in manhood.
Giving paper to small children to tear for
amusement teaches them to tear books.
Allowing children 10 play with fire or a
knife endangers their own lives and the lives
| of others.
! Better send children away at prayer-time
t an to allow them to play with books, &c.
and make a noise. The former is an evil of
absence-the latter of thoughtlessness to
! themselves and of disturbance to others
both Of which should be avoided at such
times.
| have often been in doubt about the man
agement of child when sick or in feeble
health. But having seen in some few cases
the effects of indulgence, am led to believe
that even for the health Of the child as we'll
as for the good Of his temper and morals.
gentle but even and steady government is
better than indulgence.
When child is angry or in a rassion,
| never speak to him about his SOUL or try to
impress upon him the fear or the love Of
God. Wait and take another opportunity.
Never disappoint the confidence a child
places in you, whether it relate to a thing
placed in your care or to promise. Faith
fully and promptly fulfil ali such promises,
and show that you may be confidently trust
ed.
Always give prompt attention to a child
when he speaks, so as to prevent repeated
calls, and that he may give prompt attention
when you call him. Either crafty or deny
him, or show him that his remarks or re-
quests are improper or untimely. The child
who calls Mamma Mamma Mamma
without attention, will give no attention
when called.
AT table a child should be taught to sit up
and behave in mannerly manner, and not
allowed to leave his chair or take food with
] out asking, or to tease when denied. The
/ bare expression Of parents wish at such
time should be law from which no appeal
! should be made.
! Give child his choice of such food on the
table as his his parents think healthy for
him considering times and circumstances;
at the same time guarding most carefully a.
gainst the propensity so common among
/ children to have things nice and sueet, &c.
! The maxim will hold good among children
as among men, that we should eat for the
strength of the body and not to please the
: taste. Delicate dppetites are generally
those made so by delicocy Of taste.
| The practice Of allowing children to read
at family prayers is commendable: but this
privilege should not be granted until the
child can keen his place and read without
spelling and with but little help from the
parent, who NAV pronounce hard names or
other hard words for him. Finding the
place and spelling words are at direct varl-
ance with the spirit of devotion, l.. S.
Taken from the Sunday School Journal.
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