The Delta independent., 1919-03-28
MOTHERS TASK EASIER IF SHE
LOVES WHAT SHE HAS TO DO

| III were Fairy Godmother, would
wave my wand and say to all mothers.
Love what you have to do" Children's
wants are so numerous and mother
has so many demands made upon her
that she needs to retire within herself
often and, no matter how tired she
may feel, and repeat again and again,
81 love what have to do" Then sud
denly she will feel better. and 1t be-
comes easier to go ahead with the task
of training and caring for the children.
1t pays in dollars and cents, as well
as in peace. of mind and satisfaction
of spirit, to devote much thought to-
ward starting the children right
What are some of the simple ways
in which we can help the little ones?
Let us begin the day happily, no mat
ter how we feel, and never be discour-
aged nor allow 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 a healthy body.
Therefore. give the child plenty of
fresh air, have him sleep in a well ven
and eat simple food.
Let the children take hold and help
about the house little. At Az years
old they can wash dishes. and they
love to do so. An oilcloth 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, re-
membering the interest in useful work
may be most successfully developed
by keeping it in the realm of the play
spirit
We have churches and schools to
help in the work with our children.
but it come shack every time to the
parents and the home to develop in
] the children the simple practices
which lead to right and happy living.
We must be patient in answering the
questions, and If we do not always
know the answer. let us try to find
out with the children. Fun is as natur-
al as breathing to most children. Try
to laugh with them at their simple
Jokes.
Lot us take little time at the end
of the day, If we can. to tell short
story The quiet will do us all good.
Perhaps we may have seen bird.
squirrel or child do some amusing
hing as we glanced out of the window
while at work The wind may have
been chasing the pretty leaves. or the
sun playing hide-and-seek among the
clouds. Stories are not all to be found
in books. It is big accomplishment
a. .~l<. >, ,fv,rv tn pt1t U
things they like to do but which
we have often denied them because
we felt we didn't have time to be
bothered.
II the little ones see that mother
and father are trying to find some
thing to love in all their trying tasks,
before we know 1t the home will al
ways be full of sunshine. If we have
a fretful child to deal with, find out
first If he is being properly nourished;
then try telling him stories which will
take his mind off himself
Many children are often disagree
able because they haven't enough of
the right things to do, such as games
and songs that provide activity and
stimulate the mind and occupations
AudI duSWcT tuc CHilu . uccu " uC
doing and making something.
A most important point for the
mother to realize is the necessity Of
sticking to the lessons she needs to
teach every single day until the right
habits are permanently formed in her
child.
No one can tell us exactly the things
1t is best to do with children. But II
we begin to watc hand think, read
when we can and exchange expert
ences with other mothers many sug-
gestions will be found to meet our
needs. Take a glimpse backward into
your own childhood and many ideas
vii loccur to you in that way. And
through It all we will find that the
children are helping to bring us up.
too. Courage and joy prolong life
and we can well afford to stand and
wait, feeling sure that IL our motives
have been right and we can find some
thing to love even in the hard things
of life our little ones will see and
know and will rise up to call us
blessed"