The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-08-02

irealiZes this himself he will impress
both consciously and unconsciously the
same idea on the mind OF his child and
stimulate the desire on his part to Sc
cure the greatest good to himself by
making the best use of the means pre-
sented to him In the school.
| So many parents seem to think that
nothing Is needed but the name OF go
|! ing to school. and that all the benefits
Of education come spontaneously to
the child without serious effort on his
part. that irregularity OF attendance
] and neglect of study. often on the most
frivolous preteNts. count little in at
feottng the result. Could they be made
! to realize that these things are not
only great hindrances to the advance
| ment of the child. but AFFECT most SER
him habits of Indifference. Incidence
and inefficiency that will last him
| through life. and that will destroy the
accuracy. the thoroughness. the plea
sure and the success OF his work-if
they realized these things l am sure
| that they would make greater sacri-
fees. IL necessary, for the benefit OF
of the qualities that lead to the high
est success. Not only SO. but a strict
conformity to school regulations not
only begets habits OF accuracy, thor
oughness, obedience to law and good
conduct, but also produces a high tone
of moral character. Looseness in this
not only destroys efficiency but low
ers the moral standard.
The interest of parents may be still
further heightened by the formation OF
mothers clubs These clubs, formed OF
the patrons OF the school, take special
interest In the work OF the school, and
manifest 1t by frequent visits. A
closer sympathy Is thus formed be-
tween parent apd teacher, as they
learn by conference with each other
the difficulties of each and more read
lily cooperate In securing the best re-
fsults. The teacher and parent FREE
quently fall to understand each other.
though both are honestly trying to Sc
cure the same end, and SO seeming
anita gonism arises between them. As
they learn to know and value one
another and to appreciate the purity
OF, their motives. occasions for sharp
differences diminish and finally dis
appear II the parent and teacher are
IN accord the Influence on the child
Is to make him love the school and Its.
teacher, to stimulate his ambition and
cause him, by exemplary conduct and
dilligent study, to seek to gain the best
training that the school can give.
8. a third element in securing
regular Northumberland most i'm
portant one-is the, teacher himself.
Not only should the teacher be
we'll prepared for the high call
ing, but he must appreciate the
dignity OF his profession, and by his
bearing show that he realizes it's i'm
iNortance He must show his interasts
In the children and his love for them
that he is their real friend and sin 4
cerely DESTROYS Of their best interests
lie should be self-controlled. and
model in his department for the pupils
ito Initiate There is natural desire
In! children to learn new things--thet
curiosity which we sometimes co.
roundly condemn is, with proper limi-i
tations. a most commendnble quality.
Children like to know. It Is a. part
of the business OF the tencher to slim
iulate, strengthen and encourage this
desire and give It proper direction.
He is largely resp onsible for the main
itenance Of this interest and for train
Ning 1t and directing 1t into proper
lines Children like to learn things.
and will be interested and diIigent IL
only they realize that they are maxi
Ing progress and gaining power to do
things. Children are quick readers ,f
character, They promptly and almost
9unerringly determine the character OF
their teacher. and II 1t rings true their
confidence and admiration grow, and
they are ready always to please him..
Tor the inefficient and unreliable
teacher they have no respect. The
true teacher has gained Arm ground
when he makes the children feel that
he and they are fellow workers In the
search for knowlcdg When they
realize that The IS sympathetic, firm.
kind and Just, they are ready to obey
his slightest wish. @ ~
Is And there need not be any lowering
LOT the authority OF the teacher In
showing his sympathy with the chill
dren. his interest and his helpfulness.
IN the report OF the reverend superin-i
tendenta Of the New York Catholic
School board for the session Just closed
+ find this expression: "A acl Of dls-3S
cipline Is never the fault OF the pupils
DISCIPLINE can be strict and exactinx