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Parenthood & Family Relations — page 2
55 public-domain parenthood & family relations books, summarised. Page 2 of 2.
The Education of Children from the Standpoint of Theosophy
Rudolf Steiner
This exploration of developmental psychology and pedagogy argues that true education must align with the spiritual evolution of the human being. It proposes a transformative approach based on the hidden stages of a child's growth.
Bringing up the Boy: A Message to Fathers and Mothers from a Boy of Yesterday Concerning the Men of To-morrow
Carl Avery Werner
This guide offers a father’s perspective on the practical, psychological, and moral dimensions of raising a son into a capable, upright man. It serves as a candid manual for parents navigating the complexities of boyhood.
The art of taking a wife
Paolo Mantegazza
Choosing a life partner is the most critical decision a person can make, yet society offers little guidance beyond outdated custom. This volume serves as a candid, worldly-wise manual for navigating the complexities of modern marriage.
The Punishment of Children
Felix Adler
Parenting is often a reactionary endeavor, driven by impulse and inherited habits. This guide seeks to replace such reflexive actions with intentionality, arguing that the way a parent corrects a child is the ultimate test of the parent’s own moral character.
Is the Young Man Absalom Safe?: A Sermon Preached in the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Stoke Bishop, on Sunday, July 19th, 1885
David Wright
A nineteenth-century preacher turns a grief-stricken king's desperate query into a piercing inquiry for his own age: are the young people of this generation truly protected from moral ruin?
Broken Homes: A Study of Family Desertion and its Social Treatment
Joanna C. (Joanna Carver) Colcord
The shadow of a departing spouse falls long across a household, leaving behind not just financial ruin but a complex web of social and emotional debris. Understanding the roots of this rupture requires more than legal force; it demands a patient, human-centered examination of the individuals involved.
Parent and Child Volume III., Child Study and Training
Mosiah Hall
Effective child-rearing requires an intentional, informed approach that blends scientific observation with moral guidance. Parents must actively cultivate their children’s development, viewing the home as the foundational laboratory for character and spiritual growth.