The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1874-01-01
From the chronological JournRl.l
An Experiment that Failed.

/ am not sure whether did right or
wrong. l am sure that meant right.
1t was in this wise. Believing implicitly
that the bending of little human twigs
should be accomplished during the early
stage of their growth, concluded to
commence on We've. Ny intention was
to give her lesson in firmness. Accord
ingly / filled box with chestnuts, and
placed it within her reach, saying, Nov,
We've. dear, you must not touch them
without my permission.
well, den, dess I'll not, was the re-
ply, while the brown-eyed three-S ear-old
gazed wistfully toward the sweet tempta-
ton. l gave her six or eight
"In my dear little potit, fank 'oor
went to my work and labored with
all the cheerfulness of an inventor who is
pretty sure his machine will be q success.
During the afternoon it occurred to
my mind that those eight nuts we're last
ing remarkable time. Assuming my
blandest tone for the occasion, l asked:
We've, have you eaten all your chest
nuts?"
No; l fink not"
Come here. darling. Where do you
get SO many p
"Oh diets 'em out o my potit.
"Well but here is more than gave
you at first" said, as examined the
dainty receptacle. "Oh, Vievel have you
out of the box?'
~ 'spect p'r'aps have"
"But are you sure p
"Yes, rs pity sure.
"Oh, dear, We've" / cried, with the
feelings of one who discovers his inven-
ton to be a failure, this makes poor
mamma feel so sad. do not like to pun
ish you, but what must do9 l must
have my little girl obey me. Oh. what
shall dor
The small sinner looked reflective.
"Well. mamma" she presently said, in
solemn tones. I dess 90 had better pray.
Believing her suggestion wise one.
embodying about all the wisdom of the
entire affair, / acted upon it. Returning
to my occupation after our session ad-
journed, the first thing that caught my
attention was scrap of old newspaper
containing this sentence:
He who, through intention or neglect.
throws before another temptation, Is, II
he be overcome, equally guilty.
| put away the box of chestnuts, and
am awaiting further ight-Nationat Bap-
list.
TWell. now, lets see what may be done
in such a case The child loves its
mother, and it loves chestnuts also. Its
moral sense, as yet, is weak-undeveloped
and it has not been taught self-denidL
1t knows nothing of the principle of mine
and thine. The mother must teach it
this This is mine, that is thine. The
child must be taught to respect the rights
of Others Does it steal? Most children
do until taught not to. Does it tell liesT
1t is afraid of severe treatment if discov-
cred, and hence tries to conceal it. Child
rem usually have large Secretiveness, and
are "Oh, how cunningr Secretiyeness,
however, should not be ignored or
crushed out. The INJUNCTION is, BE ye
wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
A child may-must-bet taught to confess
10 it's parents, and when right relations
exist between them it will be no great
cross for it to do so. But in such cases
Iove must preponderate over fear Take
the child quietly one side; assure 1t OF
your love, kindness, and care; talk with
It, pray with it We've was right when
she advised her mother to pray. Punish
ing a child for stealing or lying never cor
rected it. or, rather, never developed
power within the child to resist tempta-
lion. Grace is matter of growth. and
prayer without ceasing is constant de
lesire that Gods Will may be done in
The heart. A little more praying and
little less whipping will be as good for
,he parents as it will be for the child.
4 dess 90 had better pray,