I am presently reading Hints on Child Training by H. Clay Trumbull. A few days ago I read something that really struck me. It was the chapter titled, "The Sorrows of Children". It hurt my heart to read it as I realize how some of the time I am not very sensitive to the hardships of childhood. Children cant eat what they please or run where they wish or have all the attention they desire. We cannot do all of this either but as adults we have more understanding of the reasons behind lifes boundaries and we do have much more freedom of choice.
Things that seem trivial to me may mean the world to my son or daughter. The thought that children are carefree is actually incorrect. They may not have to worry about paying the bills but they do experience many disappointments and frustrations. I shall deal more tenderly from now on.
I have not yet finished this book but have found it to be quite interesting. It has presented many new ideas to me - which is saying something, since I have read a million parenting books! There a few ideas I am still processing and have not yet come to a conclusion as to whether I am in agreement - but all in all I would recommend it. | 
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