Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young
by Jacob Abbott
About this book
Subtitled, "The principles on which a firm parental authority may be established and maintained, without violence or anger, and the right development of the moral and mental capacities be promoted by methods in harmony with the structure and the characteristics of the juvenile mind." This book gives practical advice on how to raise children using "gentle measures" that do not damage the children's emotions or self esteem. Most of the information is as relevant and practical today as it was when published in 1871. (Summary by TriciaG)
Chapters (30)
101 - Three Modes of Management
202 - What Are Gentle Measures?
303 - There Must Be Authority
404 - Gentle Punishment of Disobedience, Part 1
505 - Gentle Punishment of Disobedience, Part 2
606 - The Philosophy of Punishment, Part 1
707 - The Philosophy of Punishment, Part 2
808 - Rewarding Obedience
909 - The Art of Training
1010 - Methods Exemplified
1111 - Della and the Dolls
1212 - Sympathy: 1. The Child with the Parent
1313 - Sympathy: 2. The Parent with the Child
1414 - Commendation and Encouragement, Part 1
1515 - Commendation and Encouragement, Part 2
1616 - Faults of Immaturity
1717 - The Activity of Children, Part 1
1818 - The Activity of Children, Part 2
1919 - The Imagination of Children, Part 1
2020 - The Imagination of Children, Part 2
2121 - Truth and Falsehood
2222 - Judgment and Reasoning
2323 - Wishes and Requests
2424 - Children's Questions
2525 - The Use of Money
2626 - Corporal Punishment
2727 - Gratitude in Children
2828 - Religious Training, Part 1
2929 - Religious Training, Part 2
3030 - Conclusion
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