The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-13
Copyrighted, 1903. by William j.
Shearer.)
First Talk - Importance of Child
Training.

Copyrighted, 1903, by William D
Shearer)
First Talk - Importance of Child
Training.
The writer's highest ambition is to do
what he can for the boys and girls OF
orr country. 1t is for this reason that
these talks have been prepared.
Very frequently attention is called to
the fact that upon the children of the
present will depend not only the pros
perity but also the very life of the ma
ton. How seldom is emphasized the
truth that the future happiness of par
ents and children generally depends
upon the character of the training the
children receive.
Upon almost any subject which one
can imagine, no matter how unimpor-
tant, many excellent books may be
found; yet a diligent search through
the libraries of even our largest cities,
will fail to disclose any book of prac-
teal suggestion to parents on the man
agement and training of their precious
children. 1t is, indeed, remarkable that
so little can be found upon this sub
ject which, more than any other, vital
ly affects the present and future hap
piness of all parents and children.
Those who have no children are ever
ready to venture absolute directions
training of children of others. Those
of us who have children of our own
know that most of such suggestions are
worse than useless.
Suggestions Drawn From Experience.
In the hope of giving assistance to
earnest parents, these talks have been
prepared for.
1t is earnestly hoped that very many
conscientious parents will read and
ponder the suggestions given, and, SO
far as they can approve them, make
use of the hints offered.
At the beginning it should be I'M
derstood that the talks are not given
as theoretical discussions by one who
has not drawn them from practical ex-
perience. They are not offered to 9TH
ers until after their efficiency has teen
proven, not only in the training of the
writer's own children, but also after
noting their effect upon many of the
most troublesome of the thousands who,
year after year, have been under his
supervision.
The Greatest Thing on Earth.
All must acknowledge that the great
est thing on earth is little child. The
fond parent is more than a millionaire
for the offer of a million would be re-
fused with scorn by every parent
worthy of the name.
With what wondrous love the true
parent looks into the baby features OF
the tiny prophecy of future possibilities
possibilities that are at once terrible
and inspiring IN their consequences
The helpless little child awakens the
earnest sympathy of the coolest heart
Yes, the hardest heart is melted, and
the most selfish soul is warmed into
new life by the contemplation of a little
child. Gaze on the innocent face as yet
not untouched by the producing
hand of timei Contemplate the help
less body which must develop powers
that will enable it to fight life's bat
tie!
The icy-hearted, unsympathetic cynic
may smile, but the solicitous parent
dare scarcely think of the weary way
that the, little feet must tread Then
wonder not that all, save the unnatu-
raj parent, shudder when they think OF
the dangers which must be avoided al
every turn; of the chasms and pitfalls
of sin upon all sides; of the inviting
temptations to be met with upon the
stony uplands of later life, up and over
Which these tender feet must tread
their Outlines weary way.
The Artists Experience.
Years ago, while passing along the