Concerning children vs Gentle measures in the management and training of the young; or, The principles onwhich a firm parental authority may be established and maintained

Both "Concerning children" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jon A. Lindseth Suffrage Collection, Rationalist Press Association and "Gentle measures in the management and training of the young; or, The principles onwhich a firm parental authority may be established and maintained" by Jacob Abbott are popular choices for readers interested in Moral education and Child rearing. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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Concerning children

Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Jon A. Lindseth Suffrage Collection, Rationalist Press Association

1900

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's Concerning Children reflects her innovative thinking on the social and economic construction of motherhood. In this volume, she takes on American society at its core principles: the betterment of our society through the development of our children. Gilman attacks our conventional model of child rearing, one based on obedience and discipline, rather than on the development of creativity and individuality. She responds to popular practices such as the corporal punishment of children, and proposes new and radical ways of child-rearing including social motherhood, which frees women to pursue careers. Presciently observing more than a century ago that it takes an entire village to raise a child, Gilman's Concerning Children is a must-read for anyone interested in gender and family studies.

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Published 1900

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Gentle measures in the management and training of the young; or, The principles onwhich a firm parental authority may be established and maintained

Jacob Abbott

1871

Jacob Abbott's *Gentle Measures* advocates for a parenting approach grounded in understanding and consistent, yet kind, discipline. He emphasizes establishing a firm parental authority through reasoned guidance and positive reinforcement rather than harsh punishment. The book offers practical strategies for fostering obedience and moral development by appealing to a child's inherent desire for approval and a sense of order, all within a Christian framework.

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Which is easier to read: Concerning children or Gentle measures in the management and training of the young; or, The principles onwhich a firm parental authority may be established and maintained?

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Can I read Concerning children and Gentle measures in the management and training of the young; or, The principles onwhich a firm parental authority may be established and maintained in any order?

Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.

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