1. The Ideal of the Parent for the Child—Necessity of a definite plan in the parent's mind. Discussion of books that have helped.
2. Methods of Training—Story-telling and reading aloud. Books for the child. The value of hero-worship.
3. The Contagion of Character—Childhood's keen vision. Force of example versus reproof. The child as partner in the home work.
4. Special Training—Truthfulness. Chivalry and the spirit of honor. Purity. How shall the mystery of sex be taught to a child? Unselfishness.
Books to Consult—Felix Adler: Moral Instruction of Children. C. C. Everett: Ethics for Young Folks. W. T. Harris: Moral Education in the Public Schools. Horace Bushnell: Views of Christian Nurture.
The department of child-study most discussed to-day is that of sex education, and club women should certainly take it up. Consider its necessity, the age at which instruction should begin, and the person who should give it, the teacher scientifically, or the parent at home.
VI—MANNERS
1. Manners at Home—Table manners. How early should they be taught, and how? Self-control. Modesty. Consideration for servants and tradespeople. Courtesy to elders.
2. Manners to Playmates—Teasing and bullying. Must our boys fight? Should tale-bearing be encouraged? The spirit of honor and generosity. Courtesy between children.
3. Society Manners—Definite training in social conventions. The place of the dancing-school. The value of children's parties.