Early Training of Children

I have an old hard back book (third edition) titled "Early Training of Children" dated 1895 by Mrs. Frank Malleson. Now that I am a grandparent I find this book intriguing. The issues of child rearing today seem to have existed back in the late 1800's.

Mrs. Malleson's thought on the crying infant:

"We are often told that crying is good for the child; but we have to remember that crying is its protest against pain, in a greater or less degree, and this warning cannot be neglected with impunity. The baby should have its wants anticipated, to prevent its crying to express them, and attention should be given to it quietly, promptly, lovingly; it should never be needlessly thwarted in its desires, never made passionate by inattention or resistance; it should be kept serene and happy, and this care should extend to every moment of an infant's day." p. 18

Wow! More to come as I uncover the nuggets of wisdom from this book!