Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-02-09
Address.

Il being our intention TO form permanent
school ut this place, we have thought 1t no'
inexprdient 20 throw together few RANDOM
suggestions on the elements necessary TO the
formation, aud permmency Of a good school
Ia attempting to DO this, the consideration
of the duties of patrons shall first claim our
attention. But permit us first to remark that
we 10 not expect to make suggestion, or od-
vance an idea that is not perfectly familiar TO-
the minds of all But being Iorgruni cre"-
lures, the office Of remembrance is not less
important than that Of an instructor. An an
cent ruler required herald to pronounce, "t
the close Of each day the words, ""no'her day
is rone;' not thn, the monarch was ignorant OF
that fact, but that he might be ally reminded
or The nee,ncss of time. and that he might be
stronoIy impressed with the Importance ot I'M
nrovinr it to the advantage of his subjects.
In Ike manner. we wish the following re-
marks 10 be received only as reminds us:
The first duty of patrons is, to select teach
ers Of capacrty and moral worth, thereby rem.
dernr the school worthy of the confidence OF
the communify; then they should sustain
those teachers in their well directed efforts for
the advancement of their pupils.
IN not understand us as wishing to transfer
the smallest portion Of our duty or labor a.
teachers. when we say there Is part 0i
the training Of youth which teachers cannot
rcac.t or control It is that potent influence
yh;ch narents exert over the minds oi their
children in favor Of the efforts OF schooi'ln-
stuctors or in opposition to them. II may Seem
rr.nosterous, hut we sneak from experience
and from what we do know, there are parents
! l.. n al
the education Of their child 'en, as to think 1t
thew supply them with books and send 'Fem
regularly TO school, their part Is completely per
formed This is only the most inS'gn'nran, n,
comnliance with heir duty. Parents should
manifest an interest in the progress ol 'heu
children, by visiting them IN school, and m
ruirino into their standing in their classes
By thus observing vour children while at schoo
van NAV nrevent any false impressions tha
innrrincipled teachers may be disposed to make
on your minds respecting their advancement
You will mt give up the management O
limportant business tansaciions, without re
lnuirino your agent 10 snbmit them to your IN
ldividnal scrutiny; and surely YOU will not sui
nit the f,rmlnc Of your children's minds {
; others without narrowly observing the Proces
Show your children that YOU are interested !
: their sindies, and they will be encouraged
press onward.
Is there one present who cannot recall III
thrilling pleasure caused by an approving wo'
from The lips Of a loved rent! Can you NJ
i feel again the impetus given TO all your enc
gies by their appreciation which cost no'h'n
but the attention TO see it was meuiedf
In beroming parents, responsibilities are a
It snmed. which cannot be cancelled without 10
II feiiinp the title of faithful parents. Encou
n az. your young inquirers after truth; T.smef
e ber that the elevation or degredaiien oi the
lovely, expanding minds depends, neesoFaoi