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by John S.C. Abbott (Author)
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"Long esteemed as one of the most valued works from the 19th century on the art of mothering and the glory of the work of the mother at home. For any girl who was raised without much discipline and in need of instruction on proper discipline of her own children, this is a superb guide. Rarely in print and worth obtaining at any price. Christian mothers who want biblical counsel on Christian child rearing will find this book valuable." -Grace and Truth Books "The object of this book is practical utility, not literary effect. It is written for mothers in the common walks of life. There are many mothers, in every village of our land, who are looking eagerly for information respecting the government of their children. It is hoped that the following treatise may render them some assistance." from the Author's Preface

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  • Paperback: 148 pages
  • Publisher: Solid Ground Christian Books (March 9, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932474706
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932474701
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,524 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars a must for both parents, February 24, 2000
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This book, written(1833)before the psycho-babble days of Freud and others, is tuned into the realities and seriousness of child rearing. His eloquent and powerful illustrations provoke a parent to focus on the child's soul; not just their mind (i.e. education) or body (i.e.health). He clearly understood that the child will one day grow up; and how you raise him now will effect how he turns out later (proverbs 22:6). I sincerely recommend that both mother and father read it together, and discuss what is read. It has given my husband and I unity in our parenting, and a better understanding of why we do what we do with our children. I reccommend this book to everyone I know who has children. It has been one of the most helpful, to the point, books I have read outside of the Bible.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The classic book of encouragement for moms, November 30, 1998
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This book is a rare find for any mom who wants to excel in her raising of her kids. It focuses on common mistakes parents make and the most reasonable means to solve them. This book is hard to find, I have been looking for it for more than a year. Don't pass it up, you won't be disappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars a must read book for all parents, August 23, 2005
I am familiar with this book because it was given to me by my sister-in law when I had my baby daughter, who is now 13 years old. I didn't pay attention at first because my daughter was well behaved. But when I had a son 6 years later who proved to be a challenge, I read the book carefully and the wisdom I picked up from the book was priceless. I purchased this book this year not for myself but for my sister because I noticed that she needs guidance, and this book is just the right material to give a mother the right perspective.

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