Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young Or, 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

Language: EnglishPublished: March 1, 2004

Subjects:

Child rearing Education, Primary Discipline of children

Bookshelves:

Teaching & Education Parenthood & Family Relations

Authors:

Abbott, Jacob
1803 - 1879

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In an era marked by evolving views on childhood and education, Jacob Abbott's "Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young" presents a transformative approach to parenting. This insightful guide emphasizes the establishment of a firm parental authority rooted in compassion rather than coercion, advocating for the moral and mental development of children through methods aligned with their innate characteristics. Abbott challenges traditional disciplinary practices, promoting the idea that gentle guidance can yield profound obedience and respect. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians alike, this document offers a thoughtful exploration of child-rearing principles that remain relevant in contemporary discussions about parenting. Discover how to nurture the next generation with understanding and purpose.