
HINTS ON CHILD-TRAINING
PREFACE.
I. CHILD-TRAINING: WHAT IS IT?
II. THE DUTY OF TRAINING CHILDREN.
III. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF CHILD-TRAINING.
IV. DISCERNING A CHILD’S SPECIAL NEED OF TRAINING.
V. WILL-TRAINING, RATHER THAN WILL-BREAKING.
VI. THE PLACE OF “MUST” IN TRAINING.
VII. DENYING A CHILD WISELY.
VIII. HONORING A CHILD’S INDIVIDUALITY.
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.
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
2018-07-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1830–1903
Remembered as a Civil War chaplain, influential editor, and energetic religious writer, he helped shape Sunday-school work in the United States. His books ranged from practical faith to travel and biblical history, reflecting a life spent teaching, organizing, and writing.
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