New-York tribune., 1905-06-22
MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN.

Dear little puzzIing atoms of humanity! Their
surroundings none of their own choosing, their
6fspositions in part due to influences antedatng
birth and in large part resulting from the
amount of ignorance or wisdom displayed by the
man and woman who stand in the relationship
of father and mother.
A little child That freshest, most promising
rosebud from the good Gods beauteous garden
IF is so easily marred, that innocent plastic
Young creature, that we should bow low In hu-
rnility at our unftness when we attempt Its
control much less give general advice TO nt the
disnositions of the many children whom We do
not know
You ask what would one do to correct the
fault of whining? 1 would answer by asking
other questions. Was the child when an infant
,ourished in the one right, natural way, upon
its own mothers milk upon q substitute, per-
hans more or less deleterious? Does the litti=
cne get enough sleep fresh air and bathing!
Does it have wholesome food not too much to
clog the system, but just as much as it can
cyidize? Because IL these conditions are not
fu,eIIed the parent and not the child should
he corrected and If they the chances are the
child won't whine.
How to correct violent temper displayed by
screaming, Jumping, etc During the period OF
CESSATION did the mother exhibit lack or SELF
control from Wll1ul SelllSIHess oI iei oi0PoSA-
tion. or was she hadgered and tortured by others
until her nerves were worn to shreos' lhsteau
of being tranquil and happy?
DO fathers and mothers generally use the
calm gentle wisdom they need in dealing with
the uniformed little mind? Or do they perform
as I once saw a young mother, when her little
boy of six away a short distance down Lhe
sidewalk? With imperious air. flashing eyes
and angry tones she cried out. stamping her
foot with the words. Robert come here! ROD
ert paused a second. looked back. stamped ms
foot and shouted. II WON'T" then ran onward
"I'U break this sunshade your back when
7 catch you" Roberts face took a rebellious
look at these words and hard battle ensueo
In which the mother was victor by might. not
right training.
While a child is yet too young to be reasoned
with in regard TO the foods II may not nave,
then il possible. do keep it away from the table
where are displayed many things it cannot df-
gest If the child refuses special food prepared
for it examine closely its physical condition and
the ingredients Of the food.
II child displayed jealousy would most per
sstently teach 1T the principles OF fair play and
generosity and see to IL that any one who came
in contact with the little mind did not arouse
the Jealous inclination. An ignorant nursematd
can DO untold harm in such q way.
When a child tells tales and places blame on
another take the two children together hear
the second child's story, then your best
Judgment; both may be somewhat to blame
into the presence OF a strange visitor without
exhibiting extreme shyness If the visitor in
sists on Immediately pouncing at the youngster
with a shake hands. a hug q kiss. the chances
are the small Sir or Lady Dignity will be highly
offended. Have you ever observed the long,
earnest, unwinkng fashion in which small
child gazes at mothers strange visitor? You may
not realize 1T, Arrogant Grown Up, but you are