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Discipline of children Books
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Jacob Abbott
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
"Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young" by Jacob Abbott is a guide on child-rearing written during the late 19th century. The book explores the application of gentle yet authoritative methods in parenting, focusing on promoting obedience and moral development in children without resorting to violence or anger. At the start of the work, Abbott discusses three common modes of managing children—manoeuvring and artifice, reason and affection, and authoritative command. He emphasizes the necessity of absolute parental authority, arguing that gentle measures can be effectively used to establish and maintain this authority. Through illustrations and examples, he demonstrates how different methods impact children's behavior and emotional development, laying the groundwork for the principles he will elaborate on throughout the text.
Félix Hément
Petit traité des punitions et des récompenses à l'usage des maîtres et des parents
"Petit traité des punitions et des récompenses à l'usage des maîtres et des parents" by Félix Hément is an educational guide written in the late 19th century. The work explores the principles of discipline in educational settings, focusing on the appropriate use of punishments and rewards in raising and teaching children. It aims to provide teachers and parents with methods to foster moral development in children while minimizing the negative impacts of harsh disciplinary measures. At the start of the book, the author presents a foreword discussing the historical context around educational discipline, particularly the shift away from corporal punishment towards more humane practices. Hément reflects on his experiences as an educator and emphasizes the importance of understanding a child’s psychological and emotional state when enforcing discipline. The opening also critiques the often excessive or inappropriate use of physical punishment, advocating instead for a balance of firmness and compassion in educational authority. This perspective is supported by anecdotes that illustrate the long-lasting effects of punishment on children's character and the moral obligation of educators and parents to cultivate a positive and nurturing learning environment.
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