Toisten ihmisten lapset

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Toisten ihmisten lapset

by John Habberton

FI·~6 hours

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Description

A witty portrait of domestic life unfolds as a well‑meaning lady steps in to supervise the mischievous youngsters of a bustling household. While her husband is preoccupied with his own affairs, she finds herself juggling breakfast conversations, temperamental toddlers, and the endless parade of moral lessons that seem to spring from every corner of the home. Her sharp observations and gentle humor reveal the challenges of guiding children toward order, self‑discipline, and kindness without stifling their spirited nature.

Through lively dialogue and clever anecdotes, the narrative captures the everyday triumphs and frustrations of early child‑rearing. Readers are invited to share in the narrator’s earnest attempts to teach respect, honesty, and a love of learning, all while navigating the occasional clash of opinions between parents. The story offers a warm, relatable glimpse into the timeless dance of nurturing young minds, making it a charming companion for anyone who has ever watched a child discover the world.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~6 hours (382K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen

Release date

2021-07-27

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Habberton

John Habberton

1842–1921

Best remembered for the wildly popular comic novel "Helen’s Babies," this American writer and journalist had a gift for turning everyday family chaos into warm, lively humor. His career also stretched through newspaper criticism and fiction shaped by 19th-century American life.

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