Gentle Measures in the Management and Training of the Young


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(4.5 stars; 14 reviews)

Subtitled, "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." This book gives practical advice on how to raise children using "gentle measures" that do not damage the children's emotions or self esteem. Most of the information is as relevant and practical today as it was when published in 1871. (Summary by TriciaG) (10 hr 1 min)

Chapters

01 - Three Modes of Management 10:59 Read by Nodo420
02 - What Are Gentle Measures? 18:57 Read by Sandra Luna
03 - There Must Be Authority 29:57 Read by ashleighjane
04 - Gentle Punishment of Disobedience, Part 1 17:59 Read by ashleighjane
05 - Gentle Punishment of Disobedience, Part 2 17:10 Read by ashleighjane
06 - The Philosophy of Punishment, Part 1 18:58 Read by ashleighjane
07 - The Philosophy of Punishment, Part 2 18:19 Read by ashleighjane
08 - Rewarding Obedience 27:27 Read by redhed3095
09 - The Art of Training 16:05 Read by Debra
10 - Methods Exemplified 15:39 Read by Debra
11 - Della and the Dolls 9:21 Read by Nodo420
12 - Sympathy: 1. The Child with the Parent 19:58 Read by TriciaG
13 - Sympathy: 2. The Parent with the Child 21:55 Read by TriciaG
14 - Commendation and Encouragement, Part 1 13:16 Read by elmay
15 - Commendation and Encouragement, Part 2 16:28 Read by elmay
16 - Faults of Immaturity 30:59 Read by ashleighjane
17 - The Activity of Children, Part 1 20:57 Read by TriciaG
18 - The Activity of Children, Part 2 17:52 Read by TriciaG
19 - The Imagination of Children, Part 1 15:24 Read by Sandra Luna
20 - The Imagination of Children, Part 2 20:48 Read by Sandra Luna
21 - Truth and Falsehood 27:07 Read by Pamela Krantz
22 - Judgment and Reasoning 29:31 Read by Jon Ingram
23 - Wishes and Requests 18:49 Read by ashleighjane
24 - Children's Questions 22:46 Read by Sandra Luna
25 - The Use of Money 26:50 Read by Pamela Krantz
26 - Corporal Punishment 22:54 Read by Sandra Luna
27 - Gratitude in Children 22:51 Read by elmay
28 - Religious Training, Part 1 23:35 Read by Bill Mosley
29 - Religious Training, Part 2 18:34 Read by Bill Mosley
30 - Conclusion 9:40 Read by Nodo420

Reviews

great guide; timeless


(4.5 stars)

Loved this book and tried it with my toddlers with good immediate results. Love it!!