"The Child at Home: The Principles of Filial Duty, Familiarly Illustrated" by John S. C. Abbott is a guidebook for young readers navigating family life in the 1800s. It’s all about being a good kid by showing respect, following the rules, and understanding your place in the family. Abbott wants to teach children that being grateful and responsible is the key to happiness for everyone. Early in the book, a sad story shows what can happen when children don't listen to their parents, as a mother's heartbreak is described when her daughter’s small acts of disrespect turn into big trouble, like a life of crime that lands her in jail. This serves as a strong reminder that the choices children make don't just affect them; they also deeply impact their parents' lives.
The Child at Home: The Principles of Filial Duty, Familiarly Illustrated
By John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
Discover how a single path can lead to either a fulfilling life or a sorrowful ending, as children learn the lasting impact of their choices on their family's happiness.
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About the AuthorJohn Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott.
John Stevens Cabot Abbott was an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer born in Brunswick, Maine to Jacob and Betsey Abbott.
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