benevolence-general

Updated: June 27, 2025

Physical education of children Animal diet to be avoided for the very young Result of treatment at Albany Orphan Asylum Good ventilation of nurseries and schools Moral training to consist in forming habits of submission, self-denial, and benevolence-General suggestions Extremes of sternness and laxity to be avoided Appreciation of childish desires and feelings Sympathy Partaking in games and employments Inculcation of principles preferable to multiplication of commands Rewards rather than penalties Severe tones of voice Children to be kept happy Sensitive children Self-denial Deceit and honesty Immodesty and delicacy Dreadful penalties consequent upon youthful impurities Religious training.

Catharine Esther Beecher - American Woman's Home