A Letter of affectionate remonstrance addressed to the members of the Established Church in Norwich and in Norfolk and occasioned by the proposed exclusive system of infant education

"A Letter of Affectionate Remonstrance Addressed to the Members of the Established Church" by John Alexander is a passionate plea from the early 1800s, directed at members of the Established Church in Norwich concerning a new, divisive plan for educating young children. The author challenges a growing sentiment within the church to create an exclusive infant school system, one that would bar participation from other Christian groups. Alexander highlights the successful history of existing schools, institutions that have always promoted cooperation and welcomed children from all backgrounds, focused only on common spiritual and moral teaching. He warns that shutting out other denominations will create a divide within the Christian community and go against values like goodwill and togetherness. His argument centers on the idea that educating children morally is a shared responsibility, more important than the differences between denominations, and that children should learn in an environment of Christian unity.