
Child Guidance. Child Guidance covers the essentials of parenting, with chapters on specific building blocks of character, such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, respect, honesty, cleanliness, and courtesy. It includes guidance on how to teach self-denial, how to mold the will, reinforce good habits, evoke penitence without resentment, and conduct effective family worships.
- To the Reader
- Chapter 1—Importance of the Home School
- Chapter 2—The First Teachers
- Chapter 3—When to Begin the Child's Training
- Chapter 4—Methods of Teaching
- Chapter 5—The Bible as a Textbook
- Chapter 6—The Book of Nature
- Chapter 7—Practical Lessons from Nature's Book
- Chapter 8—Preparation is Needed
- Chapter 9—A Call for Self-improvement
- Chapter 10—The Key to Happiness and Success
- Chapter 11—To be Taught from Babyhood
- Chapter 12—Obedience Must Become a Habit
- Chapter 13—Self-control
- Chapter 14—Quietness, Respect, and Reverence
- Chapter 15—Care in Handling Property
- Chapter 16—Health Principles
- Chapter 17—Cleanliness
- Chapter 18—Neatness, Order, and Regularity
- Chapter 19—Purity
- Chapter 20—Helpfulness
- Chapter 21—Industry
- Chapter 22—Diligence and Perseverance
- Chapter 23—Self-Denial, Unselfishness, and Thoughtfulness
- Chapter 24—Economy and Thrift
- Chapter 25—Simplicity
- Chapter 26—Courtesy and Reserve
- Chapter 27—Cheerfulness and Thankfulness
- Chapter 28—Truthfulness
- Chapter 29—Honesty and Integrity
- Chapter 30—Self-reliance and Sense of Honor
- Chapter 31—Importance of Character
- Chapter 32—How Character Is Formed
- Chapter 33—Parental Responsibility in Character Formation
- Chapter 34—Ways in Which Character Is Ruined
- Chapter 35—How Parents May Build Strong Characters
- Chapter 36—Advantage of the Early Years
- Chapter 37—The Power of Habit
- Chapter 38—Study Age, Disposition, and Temperament
- Chapter 39—The Will a Factor in Success
- Chapter 40—Exemplify Christian Principles
- Chapter 41—Objectives of Discipline
- Chapter 42—The Time to Begin Discipline
- Chapter 43—Discipline in the Home
- Chapter 44—Administration of Corrective Discipline
- Chapter 45—With Love and Firmness
- Chapter 46—Evils of Indulgence
- Chapter 47—Lax Discipline and Its Fruitage
- Chapter 48—The Child's Reaction
- Chapter 49—Attitude of Relatives
- Chapter 50—What Comprises True Education?
- Chapter 51—Preparing for School
- Chapter 52—Choosing the School
- Chapter 53—The Church's Responsibility
- Chapter 54—Teachers and Parents in Partnership
- Chapter 55—Unity in Discipline
- Chapter 56—Academy and College Training
- Chapter 57—Exercise and Health
- Chapter 58—Training for Practical Life
- Chapter 59—Teaching Useful Trades
- Chapter 60—Knowledge of and Obedience to the Laws of Life
- Chapter 61—The Homemaker in the Kitchen
- Chapter 62—Eating to Live
- Chapter 63—Temperance in All Things
- Chapter 64—The Home and the Temperance Crusade
- Chapter 65—The Blessings of Proper Dress
- Chapter 66—Teaching the Fundamental Principles of Dress
- Chapter 67—The Fascinating Power of Fashion
- Chapter 68—Prevalence of Corrupting Vices
- Chapter 69—Effects of Harmful Practices
- Chapter 70—Cautions and Counsels
- Chapter 71—Parental Vigilance and Help
- Chapter 72—The Battle for Reform
- Chapter 73—Responsibility for Eternal Interests
- Chapter 74—Every Home a Church
- Chapter 75—Leading Little Children to Christ
- Chapter 76—Preparing for Church Membership
- Chapter 77—The Bible in the Home
- Chapter 78—The Power of Prayer
- Chapter 79—Sabbath—The Day of Delight
- Chapter 80—Reverence for That Which Is Holy
- Chapter 81—Co-Ordination of Home and Church
- Chapter 82—The Hour Is Late
- Chapter 83—The Rewards