A Preview of
Child Guidance
By Ellen G. White
A Spirit of Prophecy Book
 

Contents


 



 
 
 

Forward
 
 
Section 1 Home, The First School
 
 
Chapter 1 Importance of the Home School .....17
Chapter 2 The First Teachers .....21
Chapter 3 When to Begin the Child's Training? .....26
 
 
Section 2 Methods and Textbooks
 
 
Chapter 4 Methods of Teaching .....31
Chapter 5 The Bible As A Textbook .....41
Chapter 6 The Book of Nature .....45
Chapter 7 Practical Lessons From Nature's Book .....53
 
 
Section 3 Teachers Adequately Trained
 
 
Chapter 8 Preparation Is Needed .....63
Chapter 9 A Call For Self-Improvement .....71
 
 
Section 4 Obedience, The Most Important Lesson
 
 
Chapter 10 The Key To Happiness and Success .....79
Chapter 11 To Be Taught From Babyhood .....82
6Chapter 12 Obedience Must Become A Habit .....85
 
 
Section 5 Other Basic Lessons
 
 
Chapter 13 Self-Control .....91
Chapter 14 Quietness, Respect, and Reverence .....97
Chapter 15 Care In Handling Property .....101
Chapter 16 Health Principals .....103
Chapter 17 Cleanliness .....106
Chapter 18 Neatness, Order and Regularity .....110
Chapter 19 Purity .....113
 
 
Section 6 Lessons In Practical Virtues
 
 
Chapter 20 Helpfulness .....119
Chapter 21 Industry .....122
Chapter 22 Diligence and Persev122erance .....128
Chapter 23 Self-Denial, Unselfishness, and Thoughtfulness .....131
Chapter 24 Economy and Thrift .....134
 
 
Section 7 Developing Christian Qualities
 
 
Chapter 25 Simplicity .....139
Chapter 26 Courtesy and Reserve .....143
Chapter 27 Cheerfulness and Thankfulness .....146
Chapter 28 Truthfulness .....150
Chapter 29 Honesty and Integrity .....152
Chapter 30 Self-Reliance and Sense of Honor .....156
 
 
Section 8 The Paramount Task, Character Development
 
 
Chapter 31 Importance of Character .....161
Chapter 32 How Character Is Formed .....164
Chapter 33 Parental Responsibility in Character Formation .....169
Chapter 34 Ways In Which Character Is Ruined .....175
Chapter 35 How Parents May Build Strong Character .....184
 
 
Section 9 Fundamental Elements in Character Building
 
 
Chapter 36 Advantage of the Early Years .....193
Chapter 37 The Power of Habit .....199
Chapter 38 Study Age, Disposition, and Temperament .....204
Chapter 39 The Will A Factor In Success .....209
Chapter 40 Exemplify Christian Principals .....215
 
 
Section 10 Discipline and Its Administration
 
 
Chapter 41 Objectives of Discipline .....223
Chapter 42 The Time To Begin Discipline .....229
Chapter 43 Discipline In The Home .....233
Chapter 44 Administration of Corrective Discipline .....244
Chapter 45 With Love and Firmness .....258
 
 
Section 11 Faulty Discipline
 
 
Chapter 46 Evils of Indulgence .....271
Chapter 47 Lax Discipline and Its Fruitage .....275
Chapter 48 The Child's Reaction .....279
Chapter 49 Attitudes of Relatives .....288
 
 
Section 12 Development of the Mental Powers
 
 
Chapter 50 What Comprises True Education? .....299
Chapter 51 Preparing for School .....300
Chapter 52 Choosing the School .....303
Chapter 53 The Church's Responsibility .....312
Chapter 54 Teachers and Parents in Partnership .....318
Chapter 55 Unity In Discipline .....323
Chapter 56 Academy and College Training .....328
 
 
Section 13 Primary Importance of Physical Development
 
 
Chapter 57 Exercise and Health .....339
Chapter 58 Training For Practical Life .....345
Chapter 59 Teaching Useful Trades .....355
Chapter 60 Knowledge of and Obedience to the Laws of Life .....360
 
 
Section 14 Maintaining Physical Fitness
 
 
Chapter 61 The Homemaker in the Kitchen .....371
Chapter 62 Eating To Live .....378
Chapter 63 Temperance in All Things .....394
Chapter 64 The Home and the Temperance Crusade .....401
 
 
Section 15 Fitting Attire
 
 
Chapter 65 The Blessings of Proper Dress .....413
Chapter 66 Teaching the Fundamental Principals of Dress .....419
Chapter 67 The Fascinating Power of Fashion .....432
 
 
Section 16 Preserving Moral Integrity
 
 
Chapter 68 Prevalence of Corrupting Vices .....439
Chapter 69 Effects of Harmful Practices .....444
Chapter 70 Cautions and Counsels .....449
Chapter 71 Parental Vigilance and Help .....457
Chapter 72 The Battle for Reform .....464
 
 
Section 17 Arousing the Spiritual Powers
 
 
Chapter 73 Responsibility for Eternal Interests .....471
Chapter 74 Every Home A Church .....480
Chapter 75 Leading Little Children to Christ .....486
Chapter 76 Preparing for Church Membership .....493
 
 
Section 18 Maintaining the Religious Experience
 
 
Chapter 77 The Bible in the Home .....505
Chapter 78 The Power of Prayer .....517
Chapter 79 Sabbath-The Day of Delight .....527
Chapter 80 Reverence for That Which Is Holy .....538
Chapter 81 Co-Ordination of Home and Church .....548
 
 
Section 19 The Day of Reckoning
 
 
Chapter 82 The Hour Is Late .....555
Chapter 83 The Rewards .....560
 
 
 
 
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