Hints on Child-training by H. Clay Trumbull
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"Hints on Child-training" by H. Clay Trumbull is a practical guide on parenting written in the late 19th century. The focus of the book is to provide actionable advice and insights for parents looking to nurture their children's development effectively, moving beyond theoretical discussions to real-life applications. Trumbull shares his experiences as both a father and grandfather, emphasizing the importance of understanding a child's individual needs during their upbringing. At the start
of this work, the author outlines his purpose in creating a collection of "hints" rather than a comprehensive treatise on child-rearing. He reflects on his early assumptions about child training before becoming a parent and highlights the complex nature of raising children, which involves both training and teaching. The opening sets the foundation for understanding child training as a lifelong process that begins at birth and includes shaping a child's behavior, habits, and identity. Through a combination of personal anecdotes and educational philosophy, Trumbull prepares the reader for practical applications that will echo throughout the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Trumbull, H. Clay (Henry Clay), 1830-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | Hints on Child-training |
| Credits |
Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | LB: Education: Theory and practice of education |
| Subject | Child rearing |
| Subject | Home schooling |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57569 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57569-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 633 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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