Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

from the time they began to talk. and can
only be cured by firmness and patience.
There are few virtues In the mother that
are 30 often called upon in the governing
Of young children as patience. 1t is the
foundation OF most Of the requisites OF dis
ciplihe
A great deal that is obvious to US is a
sealed book to the children. and there L.
much to tell them that they cannot under
stand Some children are far more reason
able than others. and to be fair and just to
a chiid Is not always an easy task. We
must put ourselves in their place, and try
TO see the joys and sorrows that enter into
their lives from their own standpoint. and
to help them accordingly.
10 enjoy our children We must place our
selves in keen sympathy with them. and
give ourselves up for the time being to
their Interests DO not try to read a book
and be companionable to your child at the
same time. If you wish to read. have the
child amuse himself: and If you are sewing
let heI Know that you are ready and glad
to tax to her. Simple understandings Of
TINS KIND between mother and child save a
great deal OF unnecessary friction.
1t Is well. whenever possible. TO have a
competent person to assist IN the care of
the chlldren Then the best enjoyment is
Iounu. Tor lew women who are always
| ured and anxious can enjoy anything, even
| their children. When that rare thing a
quiet moment, comes, there is seldom heart
| or strength for its pleasure Our own cares
| and burdens can often be lghtened and for
| gotten in searching out the young life and
| interests OF our children. 1t is a marvellous
| blessing We have always before US. TO look
ahead into the development and future of
their lives, and to watch and guide their
| daily growth.
| 1t is most important to teach children to
! aihuse themselves and TO play naI pity to-
| Sether without constant demands upon
| olher people. 1t Is lar better in every way,
anu can easily be accomplished if the prin-
| clpie IS laid down in the beginning Their
animal spirits are almost boundless and un-
4 nat oi,,tc ma
| at certain times they should be given full
| liberty to run, laugh and play to their
| hearts content Surround them ALWAYS
I win natural and healthy conditions and
| they In return VIII be natural and healthy
and consequently happy
| II is delightful occasionally to give I'm a
| re" hours time entirely to the children
| pleasure. Take them out on a bright after
noon with no other thought in your mind
| IMAM what their minds are bent on Din sc
| lar as 1t is good for them). Walk slowly
| IL they want to, and let them jump I'D q
step and down again if it gives them such
pleasure. Stop and look in the shop win.
COWS as you go along, and crown all by
buying little simple candy for them be
lore they have a chance to ask for it
Every day there is something that ever
the busiest mother can arrange for and en-
JOY together with her children. Pity tn,
mothers who know nothing of them excep
at certain hours Of the day, for a STATED
| period OF time! The moments of happines.
that they lose can never be made I'D [,
| them. Each hour that our children ar
with us is one to be thankful for And tn,
opportunity that it holds for U.S. as well a.
Tor them. should never be forgotten.