RULES FOR FAMILY GOVERNMENT AND INSTRUCTION.

1. "Commence discipline as soon as the child can be made to understand the wishes of the parent-2. Let the first object be to produce the habit of PROMPT OBEDIENCE; and the first lesson, unconditional submission to the will of the parent-3. Aim always at producing a right state of feeling, as well as outward obedience 4. Never give a command, obedience to which you do not intend to enforce-5. Be distinct and positive in giving commands; and never allow the child to parley or ask for your reasons-6. Be firm, resolute and persevering, not inconstant and uncertain, in your administration of family government-7. Let authority be rather FELT than SEEN. Its constant and unnecessary exhibition teazes children, hardens their hearts and weakens its power-8. Be sparing of reproof. Much talk weakens authority-9. Do not needlessly multiply rules and directions. Children's memories are short; and many rules are vexatious to them-10. Avoid giving needless occasion for the exercise of authority, by bringing the disposition of the child to unnecessary trial, especially when it is in an irritable frame from bodily infirmity or any other cause-11. A contest with a child should always, if possible, be avoided; but if commenced it should be carried through."