EGW Books
〉 Child Guidance
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   Foreword ( 5 )
   To the Reader ( 13 )
Section 1—Home, The First School ( 14 )
   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 ( 30 )
   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 ( 62 )
   Chapter 8—Preparation is Needed ( 63 )
   Chapter 9—A Call for Self-Improvement ( 71 )
Section 4—Obedience, The Most Important Lesson ( 78 )
   Chapter 10—The Key to Happiness and Success ( 79 )
   Chapter 11—To be Taught from Babyhood ( 82 )
   Chapter 12—Obedience Must Become a Habit ( 85 )
Section 5—Other Basic Lessons ( 90 )
   Chapter 13—Self-Control ( 91 )
   Chapter 14—Quietness, Respect, and Reverence ( 97 )
   Chapter 15—Care in Handling Property ( 101 )
   Chapter 16—Health Principles ( 103 )
   Chapter 17—Cleanliness ( 106 )
   Chapter 18—Neatness, Order, and Regularity ( 110 )
   Chapter 19—Purity ( 113 )
Section 6—Lessons in Practical Virtues ( 118 )
   Chapter 20—Helpfulness ( 119 )
   Chapter 21—Industry ( 122 )
   Chapter 22—Diligence and Perseverance ( 128 )
   Chapter 23—Self-Denial, Unselfishness, and Thoughtfulness ( 131 )
   Chapter 24—Economy and Thrift ( 134 )
Section 7—Developing Christian Qualities ( 138 )
   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 ( 160 )
   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 Characters ( 184 )
Section 9—Fundamental Elements of Character Building ( 192 )
   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 Principles ( 215 )
Section 10—Discipline and its Administration ( 222 )
   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 ( 270 )
   Chapter 46—Evils of Indulgence ( 271 )
   Chapter 47—Lax Discipline and its Fruitage ( 275 )
   Chapter 48—The Child’s Reaction ( 279 )
   Chapter 49—Attitude of Relatives ( 288 )
Section 12—Development of the Mental Powers ( 292 )
   Chapter 50—What Comprises True Education? ( 293 )
   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 ( 338 )
   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 ( 370 )
   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 ( 412 )
   Chapter 65—The Blessings of Proper Dress ( 413 )
   Chapter 66—Teaching the Fundamental Principles of Dress ( 419 )
   Chapter 67—The Fascinating Power of Fashion ( 432 )
Section 16—Preserving Moral Integrity ( 438 )
   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 ( 470 )
   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 ( 504 )
   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 ( 554 )
   Chapter 82—The Hour is Late ( 555 )
   Chapter 83—The Rewards ( 560 )