Show The Study of Child Nature How many there are who pay no heed to this most important of all studies By many the child is looked upon as an insignificant little cre creature ture who deserves but little attention attention he he becomes a second thought Many of our teachers pursue their profession for the simple reason that it itis itis itis is an easier and more convenient way of making a living than they have been heen accustomed to They do not see in their work the noble principles upon which it is founded To be able to solve the mysteries of the young mind to understand the child as we find himin himin him himin in the childs child's world and know how to reach him in his sphere to properly train his senses arouse self activity and develop the faculties of this wonderful wonderful wonderful won won- little being is one of the rarest accomplishments of which man can V boast To reach this end we we must study child nature nature not only in r I its its simplest but also in its most complicated forms Knowledge comes only from investigation tion on the part of the child can consequently consequently conse conse- se- se it is the duty of the instructor to lead him to discover the great laws of nature for himself Kant said If we would make the pupil independent 1 3 we must guide him and not carry him A desire for investigation must be awakened by interest it can never be forced Therefore each young mind should be made a subject of direct i attention There is is a reason for every act performed and this reason must be found The child should be educated ed for the i ideal destiny of ma man maxi and not not for the faulty callings of the present only The thoughts that are developed in the young mind today will rule the world in the future Too much stress therefore therefore therefore there there- fore cannot be laid upon the study of child nature for it is necessary that w j every teacher should fully realize the responsibilities that rest upon him Herbert Spencer maintained that every student upon taking up a course of study should stop and ask himself the question II Of Of what value is this to tome tome tome me It is the duty of every man man and woman whether the profession chosen be that of a teacher or not to master the study of the child Its value cannot cannot cannot can can- not be be questioned for in every sphere of life its rich and numerous benefits ma may be realized Evelyn Eve Rideout i n. n |