New-York tribune., 1904-10-10
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CHILDREN AND STUDIES.

Most mothers experience the temptation TO pllsb
their children forward in their studies saws 2
mother with various interesting theories on the
upbrtngns OF children. This is a great mistake
for undeveloped brains should not be strained with
work any more than Undeveloped muscles. A lit
Ia child should not be hurried and no mother
should be worried Z her child does not show great
hrlnancy. Il is really better for him 70 grow
slowly, i steadily. in intellect.
And the same IL true uf boys and girls in their
teens Many young phenomenon in school has
turned into Uumitisated bore in later life with
out any originality OF any kind. while some Of the
greatest men f. art. literature. etc We're con-
sidered ounces IN school. Though they seemed at
the time 70 be stupid. they were really growing.
and their minds were stronger for this slow steady
growth. Our colleges and schools are beginning TO
recognize this when they refuse 70 admit pupils
under a stated age
IT Is the height Of folly and cruelty to ridcuIe
stupid children. as some teachers often do. Their
slowness does not always mean natural srupidirv
ana even II II does It IS none the less brutal for a
person can no more help having a weak brain than
he can help having a weak body or deforaed
features
The feelings OF children ara apt 10 be much mora
sensitive than grown people think they are. Kind
ness and sympathy VIII often bring out the la1ent
harshness would only succeed in stupefvtnz it,
A mother must also that her children are
They must have s.ita5ie ar9,1I - r6l,-
Iood Lhis IS even more important than when they
oons. A few sugary things are good sor them occa-
slona--y especially n the bitter winter Although
grain tcocs are good co not give them too many
nor think that oatmeal Cruel VIII MI every want
PROVIDE plenty of hot meat broths Irish stews ETC.
and put sandwiches Of minced meat and Of rnav0u-
nalse dressing n the luncheon baskets. Pies and
rich pastry should, OF course be avoided but fru!
tarts are occasional surprise. Let tla crust be
the Srowrest and only made with butter never
with lard. AL boys and girls ought to have some
kind OF hot broth FOR their school Iuucheons and
when this is not practicable let them have it on
reaching home.
one cannot expect child To make a success IN
after lie y his physical health has been sacrificed
10 his Intellectual development. This Sta raueerr
cannot be too often repeated. II Is sometimes
wise TO keep a delicate girl child has
lately recovered from serious illness entirely out
OF school for a year Make her live outdoors In the
sunshine until she is thoroughly strong The nerv-
Gus strength thus gained will enable her - more
than make Up The time lost
great mistake which some parents make IS
20 Jet their growing children Eir up no all hours of
the night The result is that they come 10 school
so sleepy that they cannot work. This i- quite q
common occurrence IN many public schools IN
and around New-York Sometimes q Ifrrle auv o.
ten or twelve viii fail fast asleep in school and
perhaps a kind-hearted teacher VIII Ter aim alone.
knowing that sleep is physical necessity 10 him
Mothers must that their children 20 70 bed
early. 50 that they can have tler full amount OF
rest The olc-fashioned boarding schools had many