02686cam a22003133u 4500 69896 UtSlPG 20260610134621.0 m cr n 260607r20231907utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 LB How, F. D. (Frederick Douglas), 1853-1936 The book of the child: An attempt to set down what is in the mind of children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-01-28 The child: its arrival -- The child: its memory -- The child: its imagination -- The child: its religion -- The child: its imitation -- The child: its pleasures -- The child: its pathos -- Wayside children -- Children's meetings. Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Book of the Child: An Attempt to Set Down What Is in the Mind of Children" by Frederick Douglas How is a thoughtfully constructed non-fiction book written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the intricate and often overlooked aspects of children's minds, exploring their perceptions, emotions, and understandings of the world around them. The author aims to document his insights and observations derived from interacting with children, highlighting their needs for love, imagination, and proper upbringing. The opening of the work sets the stage for a deep examination of childhood, starting with an exploration of the societal changes regarding the treatment of children over the past few decades. How discusses the shift from strict, disciplinary upbringing to a more understanding and nurturing approach, portraying the evolution in attitudes toward children's rights and well-being. He notes that literature about and for children has also gained prominence, reflecting a growing interest in understanding their psyche. This initial discussion establishes a foundation for How's examination of various aspects of childhood, including memory, imagination, religion, and the natural tendencies to imitate, all crucial for appreciating the richness of a child's inner world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: E. P. Dutton and Company, Inc., 1907 Child psychology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69896 110655 110655