The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-08
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The Dear Little Children.

There is a saying, or adage, Little chill
dren must be seen, and not heard,' but
il should be modified a little There is no
sweeter music TO those who really love
children than the sound of their merry,
happy voices There are times when children
should be heard; when they should be allowed
TO ask questions and have them properly and
Understandings answered. Parents should take
time to talk with their children; to draw out
their ideas; commence very early in childhood
To make them companionable.
The times when children should not be heard
are when mother is busy and perplexed-per-
haps with some household cares or duty-Or
when mother has company, or call. III they
are allowed 20 be present, they should keep
very quiet Children should be quiet when
mother IL trying To hush baby To sleep, and
they should try very hard to be quiet in church.
/ know that il not a very easy thing to do es
pecially If the exercises are long and the ser
mon tedious. l have great deal of sympa-
thy and charity for little folks. have seen
them restless and sleepy i'll church, and the
mother give them nudge To wake up; in
moment they would nod again, when they would
have to endure sly PINCH or a gentle pull of
the ear, and, perhaps, be sorely reprimanded
when they reached home If they cannot keep
awake n quiet nap will not hurt them. | have
many times been 80 drowsy IN church that the
effort TO keep awake has been painful.
L want the little folks to have all the good
time they possibly can have for the sterner re-
alifies of life come soon esough, and our child
| rood days are soon over
Parents, let the ruling passion in the govern
ment of your precious jewels be love. If you
commence early enough it will be all You need
to make affectionate dutiful, lovely children
Gain the confidence of your children, let them
! come To YOU with their secrets their annoy
ances their discouragements. Make home so
cheerful, bright and entertaining, that il will be
| the sunniest spot on earth to them Enter into
| their sports, give them pleasant surprises
Don't always tell them what they cannot have,
but tell them sometimes what they may have.
| Let them sec that there Is no love like mothers
| love, and no place like home Do not deny
them every reasonable favor they ask, and do
not be extravagant your indulgence.
Fathers, provoke not your children 10 wrath y
| ii makes them stubborn, mulish and rebellious.
Gain their love and confidence, and you will
make them all that you could wish.
children, obey your parents, for this If
right" not because you fear the rod, or scold-
ing, bat because they are your parents, and
have the right to your obedience. Honor your
father and mother; have the highest respect
for them: help them all You can Bows
be your fathers right-hand man. he will have
to lean on you in his old age; let him commence
early and it will make you feel manly. Girls
be your mothers inseparable companion: be
ever on the alert to anticipate her wants; make
life az easy as possible; help to relieve hen
cares; take little of the responsibility-you
will never regret it.
Children how many of YOU have commenced
working and planning for Christmas? Remem-
Der that you can make many little pleasant sur
prises for the loved ones at home, and mother
appreciates trife her little daughter can make
more than costly gift purchased from the
store, and any little girl can make an iron
holder, pen-wiper, needle-book or cushion.