KEEP THE BOYS INTERESTED.
By Mrs. M. E. R. Alger
Fathers and mothers ask me this question every day, “What shall I do with my boys? My girls are all right.” This is a simple problem and easy to answer. Girls are naturally timid and dependent; they grow up by their mother’s side, imitate the mother, and receive the greatest share of her attention. Boys are more restless and independent, and need the most careful guidance. They must be kept employed and interested. Don’t expect them to sit for any length of time; keep them busy; help them go over their school-work; tell them how you remember the hard work you had to do when you were at school. Read the newspapers to them; discuss any interesting happening of the day, and note discussion, especially the news of the world’s doings, in the daily papers. Send them to bed with the feeling that their father amounts to something in their young lives and is a true friend and companion.—Mrs. M. E. R. Alger, in Good Housekeeping.