Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-12-05
Training Little Children.
By Mrs. Mana Clark Jackson.

| would wave my WanQ anu say 10
all mothers, Love what you haye
to do" Children's wants are 80
numerous and a mother has such
constant demands made upon her
that she needs to retire within her.
self often and, and no matter how
tired she may feel, repeat again and
again, u love what ] have TO do, :"
Then suddenly she will feel better,
and it becomes easier to go on with
the task of caring for and training
the children. 1t pays in dollars
and cents, as well as in peace of
mind and satisfaction of spirit, to
devote much thought toward start
ing the children right.
What are some of the simple
ways in which we can help our
little ones? Let rs begin the day
happily. no matter how we feel.
and never be discouraged, nor al
low the children to become so.
Together, mothers and children
can learn TO be honest, obedient and
faithful.
1t should not be forgotten that
all virtues thrive best in healthy
body. Therefore, give the child
plenty of fresh air, have him sleep
in a well,venliIatcd room, wear
clean, whole clothes, and eat simple
food.
Let the children take hold and
help about the house little. At
four and half years old they can
wash dishes, and they love to do
SO. An. oilcloLh apron will keep
them dry. They can also help
make beds, brush up crumbs and
do many other things. But we
must not nag the children at their
tasks, remembering that interest in
useful work may be most s2ecess-
fully developed by keeping it in
the realm of the play spirit.
Let us teach our children to be
gentle of voice and manner, because
such a bearing attracts good friends,
whereas roughness drives people
away.
We have churches and schools to
help us, bat it comes back every
time to the parents and the home
to develop in the children the sim
pie practice which lead to right and
happy living.
We must be patient in answering
questions, and if we do not always
know the answer, let us try to find
out with the children.
Fun is as natural As breathing to
most little children. Try to laugh
with them at their simple Jokes.
Let us take little time at the
end Of the day if we can tell a
short story. The quiet will do us
all good. Perhaps we may have
seen bird, squirrel or child 90
some amusing thing as We glanced
olt of the window while at work.
The wind may have been chasing
the pretty leaves or the sun play
ing hide and seek among the
clouds
Stories are rot all 10 be found in
hooks. 1t ls a big accomplishment
to learn TO do things in the child g
way-things they like to do-but
which we have often denied them
because we felt we didn't have time
to be bothered. g
If the little ones see that mother
and father are trying to find some
thing to love in all their trying
tasks, before we know it the home
will always be full of sunshine.
If we have a fretful child to deal
with, find out first ii he is being
properly nourished; :hen try telling
him stories which will take his
mind off himself.
Many children are often disa'
; greeable because they haven't
enough of the right things to do.
such as games and songs that pro-
vide activity and stimulate the
mind, and occupations that answer
, the child's need to be doing and
making something.
A most important point for the
mother to realize is the necessity OF
sticking TO the lessons she needs tc
teach-every single day, until the
habits are permanently formed IL
her child.
Palmetto White Ribbon.