Hints on Child-training

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Hints on Child-training

by H. Clay (Henry Clay) Trumbull

EN·~5 hours·33 chapters

Chapters

33 total

HINTS ON CHILD-TRAINING

0:15

PREFACE.

3:07

I. CHILD-TRAINING: WHAT IS IT?

5:52

II. THE DUTY OF TRAINING CHILDREN.

5:27

III. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF CHILD-TRAINING.

5:57

IV. DISCERNING A CHILD’S SPECIAL NEED OF TRAINING.

8:20

V. WILL-TRAINING, RATHER THAN WILL-BREAKING.

16:32

VI. THE PLACE OF “MUST” IN TRAINING.

7:35

VII. DENYING A CHILD WISELY.

9:44

VIII. HONORING A CHILD’S INDIVIDUALITY.

12:18
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Description

A seasoned father shares the hard‑won lessons he gathered while raising his own children, offering practical, bite‑size advice instead of lofty theories. The book treats child‑training as a series of everyday challenges—learning to guide a child’s will, setting sensible limits, and nurturing individuality—presented as clear, actionable hints that parents can try in the moment.

Each chapter tackles a specific aspect of upbringing, from encouraging self‑control and kindness to handling fears and fostering a love of reading. The author draws on real‑life observations and the wisdom of respected educators, aiming to help parents respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. Listeners will find a warm, commonsense companion for navigating the early years, with guidance that feels both respectful of a child’s nature and grounded in lived experience.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (309K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Jul 23, 2018

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

H. Clay (Henry Clay) Trumbull

H. Clay (Henry Clay) Trumbull

1830–1903

A driving force in 19th-century Protestant publishing, this American clergyman and editor helped shape the Sunday school movement through energetic writing, teaching, and personal ministry. His work ranged from practical Christian life to travel, history, and biblical study.

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