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ourselves. Parents should study the individual
characters of their children, in order to control them
judiciously. We should not forget that they too are
reasoning creatures, & that we do not loose any of
our influence over them, by satisfying their judgment
but rather increase their confidence in us.

And we should be possessed of great magnaminity
& wisdom, when we talk about compelling these little
ones to obey us implicitly, as we do God, without dareing
to ask questions. It was thought while children
are little, & can't reflect, that a little switching or
spanking as it is called, served as a very impressive
argument in some cases, to secure obedience, but because
the stubborn sons of stubborn fathers require a regular
flogging, it doesn't follow that the amiable daughters
of amiable mothers should have the same.

6th. Is it too late to cultivate strawberry beds? No.

7th Should butter be worked thoroughly dry before salting?
Great diversity of sentiment & experience. Use Brine to
wash butter. Strode says, don't wash at all.

8th Information wanted, concerning converting old