he continue in that way he would grow up to be a bad man. Tell
him how you love him, and how you want to see him become a good and noble
man, a blessing to his parents, to the community, and to the world. Tell
him you hope he will not do those bad things any more, and should he do
them you would be under obligations to punish him.

If the child is reasoned with rightly the corporal punishment will not be
of frequent necessity. It is a shame and a sin to act so hastily and
punish your little ones in some way without patiently and coolly
explaining matters.

Give Your Child Some Privilege.

Do not answer, "No," to every request of your child. Allow them some
privilege, let them engage in certain plays. Do not be so fastidious in
your home that the little ones can not have a little play indoors.
Certainly they should be taught to be clean, to remove dirt from their
shoes before coming into the house, and not to tumble things all up in the
room, yet they should not be expected to sit perfectly still.

When the child makes a request of you that your wisdom decides best not to
grant do not answer by a decided "no," but tell the little one that you
think it not best to do so, and be firm. When you tell him you do not
think it best do not be persuaded out of it, and he will soon learn that
your mild "I do not think it best to give you that," means just as much as
a sharp "no," but his feelings will not be disturbed like they are by that
hasty "no."

Always Be Calm When You Punish.

When it becomes necessary to use the rod upon your child be sure you
possess a calmness in your soul. It requires much grace for true parents
to whip their children. Before you punish them you should show them what
great wrong they have done and how God is displeased, and that you do not
punish them for your own pleasure, but because you love them.

To the dear parents who read this we wish to exhort you to give great
diligence in cultivating the affectionate side of your nature. Do not be
careless and unmindful of the dear little ones' happiness. Do not be cold
and indifferent toward them. Enter into their joys and sorrows with a warm
heart. Parents oftentimes remark when their child gets hurt in some way,
"Well it is good enough for you; may be it will teach you something." Oh,
may that heart be softened to tender sympathy, so you will make the dear
child feel how sorry you are because he has been hurt, then teach him how
he mus