The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-11-07
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The Dear Little Children

The Dear Little Children.
There is a saying, or adage, Little chill
dren must be seen, and not heard" but
it should be modified 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. If they
are allowed to be present, they should keep
very quiet. Children should be quiet when
mother is trying to hush baby to sleep, and
they should try very hard to be quiet in church
l know that is not very easy thing to do, es-
pecially If the exercises are long and the SER
mon tedious. I have a great deal of sympa-
thy and charity for little folks. | have seen
them restless and sleepy in 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, a quiet nap will not hurt them. have
many times been so drowsy In church that the
6nOIb W Keep awake mas Doo0 pa1nIuI.
want the little folks to have all the good
time they possibly can have for the sterner re-
allfles OF life come soon enough, 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 it will be
the sunnlest spot on earth to them Enter into
then, sports, give them pleasant surprises.
Don't always tell them what they cannot have
but tell them sometimes what they mag have
Let them see 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 n your indulgence.
Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath :"
It makes them stubborn, mulish and rebellious.
Gain their love and confidence, and you will
make them all that you could wish
"Cmldren, obey your parents, for this is
right" not because you fear the rod, or a 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. Boys,
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 as easy as possible; help to relieve her
cares; take little of the responsibility-yo
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
prlses for the loved ones at home, and mother
appreciates a trlt1e 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
AUNT LUCY.
Employment for the Young Folks.
What shall do with my little ones to amuse
them during the cold days which are Fastening
on us, you ask? Some day when you are very
busy give wee little Bess (who can just sit
alone) a feather, and be sure her fingers are a
tr1t1e sticky-and most babies usually are-then
see how she will amuse herself by pulling it
from one hand, only to find it adhere Just as
closely to the other. 1t will entertain her for q
long time, and Julia, who is older can make
bubbles with a pipe. No matter il she does wet
her apron, let her enjoy herself 1t is difficult
for adults to be content unless employed and
what can we expect Of the little active minds
and spirited bodies unless engaged in some busy
occupation? They must be diverted, and many
simple things will interest them for hours at a
time. Let them string button molds, build block
houses, watch the sand in the hour glass; give
they Will be instructed as we'll as entertained
ALI of us can call to mind when visiting how
lonely and weary we we're because of nothing
to do. Let these little ones all have something
to do, and make it your study, for if you do not
find something for them, Satan will
When visiting, recently the little daughter of
my hostess came in the room, her little pima
fore cut to pieces, and holding the scissors be-
hind her.
Mamma, see what naughty scissors" said
the little culprit.
-" Child, what have you done?" said the
thus?" .t -
And, taking her rudely by the ARM little miss
was thrust-not gently-into an adjoining
room, there to await her punishment when
I left
Ny friend" said I, you know I would not
In her absence, let me remind you that she
came to you asking for some paper
to cut and you cast her aside Had
you then given her something to do
the tempter would not have enticed her into
mischief"
Listen to the wishes of the little ones. Do
not put them off till they can be taught to re-
member that older ones must be cared for first,
and instead of slapping the little hands, even
when erring, kiss them when they have done
well, and refuse the kiss when they have been
wicked Soon you will see that the kiss will do
for them what unkind treatment never would.
Learn the great luxury of doing good and, sis
tiers, think more of Frightening the lives of the
the little ones given to your keeping than of
using the rod to enforce obedience. God pity
the mother who cannot govern herself! How
can she rightly govern her child? Do not wait
till the little hands are at rest to fill them with
| flowers, or till the loving hearts are still ere
you bestow the words of endearment and praise
They will fall more sweetly on the listening ear
than on the closed coffin lid. Fill their lives
with sweetness now while you may.
FERN LEAF