The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1878-02-05
THE DUTIES OF z

The exercise of the perfection of any one
quality alone will not insure the proper
management OF children. Their organiza-
tons are like the exquisite mechanism Of a
watch-each part for different use. yet all
necessary for the operation OF the whole,
each requiring tho utmost care and atten-
ton, a gram Of dust being capable Of stop
ming the entire works. Each faculty md
taste or inclination Of the child must be
studied and the good ones encouraged TO
full development, the bad ones repressed,
and later explained, and, if possible, ridi-
culed into Quiescence for ridicule being
almost certain death to good qualities,
should be also to evil ~propensities. If
their minds alone are fed the work will not
be perfect. After the arduous studies of
the day there should be a relaxation. with
sono healthy, cheerful amusement. If they
have performed their duties well during
tNc hours devoted to school, it should not
lie necessary for the home hours TO be
spent por,pg over lessons. The teacher
,rvirg lengthy tasks necessitating continu-
ri study a. home should be severely cen.
suTed ns not knowing his or her duty. 1t
may he necessary for n few of the duller
scholars u spend an Jour or so in study
outside OF school, hut this should be IN
exception 10 the rule. Prncticing music in
the evening "a not II cheerful RmuFement,
either b the performer or listener; but
playing or singing is, and should often be
INDUCED in. Even little boys are happier
and gentlcr when they can sing or perform
on some instrument. Nothing so strength
ems the bonds OF love in a family ms singing
together. 1t is one Of the most charming
memories OF home. TIL SCOTS and jeers of
professors and philosophers against amateur
musicians should be entirely ignored, re-
Numbering only the good that music does
in n family.
Little informal gatherings of friends,
young and old, with games, conversation.
and even the simplest refreshment, help to
make home attractive. Family visiting
SHOULD be cultivated and family excursions /;
the art galleries and things of interest
should be seen together, for the stronger
the bon is the better and purer the chill.
dren will be. Dancing should not be the
only amusement; it is well enough once in
a while, but all parties should not begin and
end with the intellect of the feet. The
carly training of children should tend to
render them, when grown capable Of those
conversations that sometimes become his.
torical and nre always worth listening to.
The practice of locking up the parlor ex.
cept for company is most pernicious, rem.
dering the refining influence of pictures.
statuettes, and books of little avail. No
parlor should be too good or costly to render
happier or better those most loved, md
kept for the entertainment of those for
whom We sometimes care so little. To
cook, eat, and also exist in the kitchen,
where a pleasant parlor is available, is not
worthy a civilized being. But all careful
supervision will be almost neutralized by
the influence of one bad companion there
fore children should be often questioned in
o pleasant, u~ninqu-stvorJ way about their
associates at school and their companions
in their hours Of play. Much future mis-.
cry and shame may thus be spared ; tho
evil habits being formed will thus be dis
covered, and can and must be nipped in the
bud. One thoroughly bad boy or girl will
vitiate the morals Of the children of a whole
neighborhood, and his or her detestable
character must be pointed out, the ignom-
my to which it tends contrasted with the
nobility OF n purer life, and their hearts ap-
pealed to. A stern command tina the as
ISOLATION with such a one shall be immedi-
ately discontinued, without these good
reasons given. is apt to increase the danger
by rendering the forbidden companionshir
secret and more fascinating on that nc
count.
Children should be studied closely ard
supplied with healthy amusements, good
companions, and q sutficiency Of work. To
give them proper home training is not in.
compatible with dignity, for their hearts.
minds, and bodies should be brought as
near perfection as possible.