By Ellen G. White
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
