Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children (eBook)

Timeless Insights for Nurturing Well-Behaved Children

Pye Henry Chavasse (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
333 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766460414-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "Advice to a Mother on the Management of Her Children," Pye Henry Chavasse offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of child-rearing in the Victorian era, melding practical advice with innovative psychological insight. The text is characterized by its prescriptive yet compassionate tone, addressing not only the physical care of children but also their emotional, intellectual, and moral development. Chavasse'Äôs emphasis on the importance of maternal influence in shaping character marks this work as both a guideline for the everyday mother and a significant reflection of contemporary beliefs regarding childhood and parenting. Pye Henry Chavasse, a prominent British physician and author, drew upon his extensive medical background and personal observations of family dynamics to inform his writing. His experiences in child health and development allowed him to present a nuanced consideration of the complexities of parenting, often advocating for a balance of discipline and affection. Chavasse's deep engagement with the cultural and scientific discourses of his time inspired him to address the myriad challenges mothers faced in raising well-rounded children. This book remains an invaluable resource for readers interested in the evolution of parenting philosophies and the historical context of maternal education. Scholars, parents, and caregivers alike will find Chavasse's insights relevant not just as a reflection of 19th-century practices, but as timeless guidelines that resonate in today'Äôs discourse surrounding child upbringing.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Politik / Gesellschaft
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete
• Schlagworte: 19th century parenting • child care • childcare guide • Child Development • child health education • child-rearing advice • children • discipline techniques children • family management • family well-being resource • Health and hygiene • historical childcare practices • hygiene and nutrition • Infants • literature on motherhood • maternal guidance • medical insights parenting • moral lessons parenting • motherhood advice guide • motherhood tips • parenting book • parenting guide • Pediatrics • raising children • Victorian child-rearing