Teaching the Child Patriotism by Kate Upson Clark
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"Teaching the Child Patriotism" by Kate Upson Clark is a guidebook on instilling patriotic values in children, likely written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the importance of teaching children about their country's history, ideals, and duties as citizens. Through various chapters, it aims to demonstrate how narratives from the past can be utilized to foster a sense of national pride and responsibility. The opening of the book sets the
stage by addressing a concerning trend among educators who argue against teaching patriotism through history. The author expresses her strong belief that historical events and heroic tales play a crucial role in developing a child's love for their country. She emphasizes that stories of sacrifices for freedom, such as those from Greece and Rome, are vital for cultivating an understanding of patriotism in youth. By illustrating how to convey these lessons effectively, the initial chapter underscores the necessity of historical context in the patriotic education of children, positioning it as both an emotional and a moral imperative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clark, Kate Upson, 1851-1935 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | O'Brien, Harriet |
| LoC No. | 18021612 |
| Title | Teaching the Child Patriotism |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Patriotism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36579 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36579-4 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 664 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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