An essay on the government of children, under three general heads, viz. health,…
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"An Essay on the Government of Children" by James Nelson is a treatise on childrearing written in the mid-18th century. The work is organized into three main sections addressing health, manners, and education, aiming to provide parents with a comprehensive guide to effectively govern the upbringing of their children. This essay emphasizes the significance of early intervention in the education and moral development of children for their future happiness and societal contributions.
The beginning of this essay sets the tone for Nelson's exploration of the responsibilities and challenges of parenting. He argues that proper guidance begins immediately from birth and must encompass physical health, the cultivation of good manners, and a solid educational foundation. Nelson critiques common parental practices, highlighting errors in managing children’s health, manners, and education, while emphasizing the interconnectedness of these areas. He also expresses a desire to empower readers, urging them to reflect on their own approaches to child-rearing for the betterment of their offspring and society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nelson, James, 1710-1794 |
|---|---|
| Title | An essay on the government of children, under three general heads, viz. health, manners, and education |
| Credits |
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Child rearing -- England -- History -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59551 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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