Show FON ON REARING CHILDREN from CRIB TO COLLEGE C computed by CHILDREN J L pathe ME PARENTS MAGAZINE i slit it seems to toe me writes louts bouts B Cro in the parents magazine that in the relationship of parent the parent has few rig haBl only a colossal I 1 responsible for the v very ery existence of the chim child now how many times Is heard the trag tragic gle comic cry 1 I ask to be born 11 the child la is utterly helpless and the prey to every sort ot of stupidity selfishness cruelty and aad ignorance A child has every right to be treated with respect and awe and with what Is more important with sympathy and understanding what Is the sane and sensible way to dress a baby the answer Is very definite and simple summer and winter rain or shine the baby wears A flannel band which should be replaced after the first month by a cotton and wool or silk and wool knitted dana band w with ith shoulder straps A diaper which should be folded oblong rather than triangular and tied or pinned at the sides and then tied or pinned to the flannel band at sides and front thus making a point like garment it Is more comfortable and less bungling when applied la in this manner A knitted shirt with sleeves either silk and wool or cotton and wool all wool is much less desirable A thin cotton dress the old fash toned long and short clothes are no longer used if the babas dress Is made amply large and about awen ty two inches long the child will grow to it and by the time he Is six months old it will be plenty short enough nave have a complete set of clean clothes every day and dress the baby only once when he has his bath in the morning during the summer months boys and girls need simple outdoor life away from crowds movies ll 11 noise trains dralus etc opportunity to learn to perform alm simple duties that contribute to the welfare of a home because in winter there Is not time to include this training in the school day chance to tramp fish collect canoe etc because winter sports are chiefly indoors opportunity to have the joy of earning money for which there Is not much time during the school year opportunity to play with other children as some children are inclined to clan almost entirely by themselves fy A bowl of goldfish placed lasack las sick lck room always pleases the small patient when his head Is just jost too heavy to raise for any other amusement occasionally we take our five year old girl with us when dining out writes one of the readers of the parents magazine at such times I 1 always carry along a small amount of 0 modeling clay and this has never failed to keep her entertained and quiet while the grownups grown ups are busy visiting with each others other |