
PREFACE
MENTAL BACKWARDNESS
I MENTAL BACKWARDNESS
THE ONLY CHILD
II THE ONLY CHILD
THE CHILD WHO SULKS
III THE CHILD WHO SULKS
JEALOUSY
IV JEALOUSY
V SELFISHNESS
This guide expands on earlier ideas about early mental training by turning a keen eye toward the moral development of children. It argues that habits such as unselfishness, self‑confidence and self‑control, if left untended, can become lifelong handicaps that affect health, happiness and success. By pointing out how seemingly minor behaviors—sulking, jealousy, bashfulness—often signal deeper issues, the author encourages parents to intervene sooner rather than later.
Written in plain language, the book is filled with real‑world anecdotes that illustrate each point without relying on dense scientific jargon. Readers will find concrete suggestions for recognizing warning signs and practical steps for nurturing healthier character traits. Whether you are raising a child or seeking to correct patterns established in youth, the text offers a straightforward roadmap for building stronger moral foundations.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (283K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Turgut Dincer, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2019-07-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1959
A journalist with a gift for making psychology readable, this early 20th-century writer brought ideas about the mind, habit, and human behavior to a wide audience. His books blend reporting, popular science, and practical curiosity in a way that still feels approachable.
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