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PREFACE
CHAPTER I THE ETERNAL BOY-PROBLEM
CHAPTER II PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
CHAPTER III CHILD PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER IV ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY
CHAPTER V THE BOY’S VIEWPOINT
CHAPTER VI OBEDIENCE
CHAPTER VII THE REPRESSIVE METHOD OF TRAINING
CHAPTER VIII THE SUGGESTIVE METHOD OF TRAINING
CHAPTER IX THE HABIT OF FALSEHOOD
A clear‑handed guide for anyone hoping to bridge the gap between a boy’s restless energy and a parent’s desire for steady growth, this work opens with a frank admission that many adults simply don’t “speak” the language of their sons. Written in plain, conversational prose, it walks the listener through the basic stages of a boy’s mental and physical development, from early imagination through the turbulence of adolescence, without overwhelming the audience with technical jargon.
The author then turns to the practical side of parenting, outlining the responsibilities that lie with caregivers and exploring why obedience matters as a foundation for character. Real‑world examples illustrate two contrasting approaches—repressive discipline and a more suggestive, collaborative method—showing how each can shape a young mind. Listeners will come away with a better sense of how to recognize a boy’s viewpoint, set reasonable expectations, and foster a spirit of cooperation that encourages growth rather than rebellion.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (242K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: D. Appleton and Company, 1916.
Credits
Donald Cummings, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Jul 18, 2023
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1870
Best known for early 20th-century books on boyhood, education, and scouting, this American writer mixed practical advice with adventure themes. His work reflects the era’s strong interest in character-building and youth training.
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