Child Guidance (Hardbound)

The timeless, essential principles of Christ-centered parenting. Ellen White covers the specific building blocks of character, such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, industriousness, respect, honesty, cleanliness, economy, and courtesy. God wants every child of tender age to be His child, to be adopted into His family. “As soon as a child can love and trust his mother, then can he love and trust Jesus as the Friend of his mother. Jesus will be his Friend, loved and honored.” Child Guidance is the classic, essential charter for true Adventist parenting, with a view not only for preparing children to be responsible, contributing, positive members of society, but more importantly, for preparing children to be ready to meet Jesus and be a member of the heavenly family.

Even the most difficult child will profit from the gentle but firm guidance recommended here. Sound advice is given on how to mold the will, reinforce good habits, evoke penitence without resentment, and conduct effective family worships. With these principles every child may be inspired to “put to the stretch every spiritual nerve and muscle” to reach “the highest round of the ladder, that they may step from it into the kingdom of God.” From the many writings of Ellen White, including the published books, and also manuscripts, letters, and articles in many Adventist journals, have been gleaned her extensive advice on raising children in the love of the Lord. Our children are our heritage, the leaders of our homes and churches of tomorrow, our treasures that we are given the precious responsibility to mold and prepare for heaven. Excellent advice on numerous topics, arranged by subject matter.

Paper, 616 pages, with same standard pagination as original hardbound edition.

Hardbound, with attractive blue cover and larger text, yet retains the exact same text and pagination as the original hardbound edition.

Contents:

Section 1: Home, the First School
     1. Importance of the Home School
     2. The First Teachers
     3. When to Begin the Child’s Training

Section 2: Methods and Textbooks
     4. Methods of Teaching
     5. The Bible as a Textbook
     6. The Book of Nature
     7. Practical Lessons From Nature’s Book

Section 3: Teachers Adequately Trained
     8. Preparation Is Needed
     9. A Call for Self-improvement

Section 4: Obedience, the Most Important Lesson
     10. The Key to Happiness and Success
     11. To Be Taught From Babyhood
     12. Obedience Must Become a Habit

Section 5: Other Basic Lessons
     13. Self-control
     14. Quietness, Respect, and Reverence
     15. Care in Handling Property
     16. Health Principles
     17. Cleanliness
     18. Neatness, Order, and Regularity
     19. Purity

Section 6: Lessons in Practical Virtues
     20. Helpfulness
     21. Industry
     22. Diligence and Perseverance
     23. Self-denial, Unselfishness, and Thoughtfulness
     24. Economy and Thrift

Section 7: Developing Christian Qualities
     25. Simplicity
     26. Courtesy and Reserve
     27. Cheerfulness and Thankfulness
     28. Truthfulness
     29. Honesty and Integrity
     30. Self-reliance and Sense of Honor

Section 8: The Paramount Task — Character Development
     31. Importance of Character
     32. How Character Is Former
     33. Parental Responsibility in Character Formation
     34. Ways in Which Character Is Ruined
     35. How Parents May Build Strong Characters

Section 9: Fundamental Elements of Character Building
     36. Advantage of the Early Years
     37. The Power of Habit
     38. Study Age, Disposition, and Temperament
     39. The Will a Factor in Success
     40. Exemplify Christian Principles

Section 10: Discipline and Its Administration
     41. Objectives of Discipline
     42. The Time to Begin Discipline
     43. Discipline in the Home
     44. Administration of Corrective Discipline
     45. With Love and Firmness

Section 11: Faulty Discipline
     46. Evils of Indulgence
     47. Lax Discipline and Its Fruitage
     48. The Child’s Reaction
     49. Attitude of Relatives

Section 12: Development of the Mental Powers
     50. What Comprises True Education?
     51. Preparing for School
     52. Choosing the School
     53. The Church’s Responsibility
     54. Teachers and Parents in Partnership
     55. Unity in Discipline
     56. Academy and College Training

Section 13: Primary Importance of Physical Development
     57. Exercise and Health
     58. Training for Practical Live
     59. Teaching Useful Trades
     60. Knowledge of and Obedience to the Laws of Life

Section 14: Maintaining Physical Fitness
     61. The Homemaker in the Kitchen
     62. Eating to Live
     63. Temperance in All Things
     64. The Home and the Temperance Crusade

Section 15: Fitting Attire
     65. The Blessings of Proper Dress
     66. Teaching the Fundamental Principles of Dress
     67. The Fascinating Power of Fashion

Section 16: Preserving Moral Integrity
     68. Prevalence of Corrupting Vices
      69. Effects of Harmful Practices
     70. Cautions and Counsels
     71. Parental Vigilance and Help
     72. The Battle for Reform

Section 17: Arousing the Spiritual Powers
     73. Responsibility for Eternal Interests
     74. Every Home a Church
     75. Leading Little Children to Christ
     76. Preparing for Church Membership

Section 18: Maintaining the Religious Experience
     77. The Bible in the Home
     78. The Power of Prayer
     79. Sabbath — The Day of Delight
     80. Reverence for That Which is Holy
     81. Coordination of Home and Church

Section 19: The Day of Reckoning
     82. The Hour Is Late
     83. The Rewards