Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 110, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 May 1919 — Should “Think Twice Before You Speak or Act”—Old Maxim [ARTICLE]

Should “Think Twice Before You Speak or Act”—Old Maxim

If there is one thing more than another which a disciplinarian should possess it is self-control. Lack of it in a teacher or parent is contagious, and It tends to incite disorder. Conversely, one who has his feelings and actions under good control is emulated by those with whom he comes in contact. One who “flies off the handle” easily (a phrase often used iijtethe young in describing their parents or teachers) cannot train children effectively. Siich a person will cause more disorder than he can correct. He should either overcome his failing or leave the training of the young to others ; he should at' least endeavor to observe the old maxim, “Think twice before you speak or act.”