Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 February 1882 — Hints for Mothers. [ARTICLE]

Hints for Mothers.

w (Boston Transcript.] When vour daughter performs a task in an ill-fashioned manner, always say: “There, I might have done it myself in the first place,” and then take the work out of her hand and do it yourself. This will encourage the girl not to do the thing the next time she is set about it. Never permit your son to have any amusement at home. .This will induce him to seek it in places where you will not be annoyed by his noise. There is no place like home. Impress this truth upon your cliildren by mak, ing home as disagreeable and unlike any other place' as possible. Never neglect the lock on the pantry. Some boys have probably turned out first-class house breakers all on account of this judicious treatment in early childhood. Never permit your children to contradict. Let them know that that is your peculiar prerogative. In chiding your children’s faults never forget to mention how much better the Jones children behave. This will cause your little ones everlastingly to love the Jones children. Take frequent occasion to tell your children how much more favored their lot is than yours was when you were a girl. It is always pleasant to children to be constantly reminded of their obligations. Don’t let your son indulge in any outdoor games. Keep liim at his books. It will make a great man of him some day, if he should happen to live. Your girls should not be permitted to romp. Let them grow into interesting invalids, by all means. Bo gentle and courteous before company; but if you have a temper, let your children have a taste of it as often as convenient. A mother should never practice deception upon her Brood. Talk slightingly of your husband to your boys and. girls. This will make your children respect their faller. Tell youj child he shall n<atlo a thing Ind then let him teaso you Into giving your consent. * This wilh teach him what to do on subsequent occasions. Make promises to your children and then neglect to keep them. This will lead your children not to place too much reliance upon your word, and shield them from,,many disappointments. , When your boy gets comfortably seated in the easy chair, take it from him. Tins will induce him to appreciate a good thing when he grows older, and stick to it—a seat in a Crowded horsecar, for example. Tell your children they are the worst you over saw, and they will no doubt endeavdr to merit your appreciation.