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How to be a Good Parent
Jaqueline Mitchell
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Description for How to be a Good Parent
Hardcover. Illustrated with charming contemporary line drawings, this little book is full of no-nonsense, old-fashioned parenting advice: a gem of a guide for anyone new to the hardest job in the world. Num Pages: 96 pages, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 3JJG; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 98 x 123 x 13. Weight in Grams: 86.
'To keep children clean is something that should never be attempted. It cannot be done.'
'The mere provision of the vegetable is not sufficient; it must be actually eaten.'
'If there is room enough for somersaults, the child can be satisfied.'
Many books of advice for new parents were published during the 1920s and 30s, influenced by the growth of developmental psychology and aimed at the aspirant middle classes who were taking a more hands-on role in the raising of their offspring. ... Read more
'To keep children clean is something that should never be attempted. It cannot be done.'
'The mere provision of the vegetable is not sufficient; it must be actually eaten.'
'If there is room enough for somersaults, the child can be satisfied.'
Many books of advice for new parents were published during the 1920s and 30s, influenced by the growth of developmental psychology and aimed at the aspirant middle classes who were taking a more hands-on role in the raising of their offspring. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bodleian Library, University of Oxford
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
85g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851244386
SKU
V9781851244386
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Jaqueline Mitchell
Jaqueline Mitchell is a freelance writer and editor, and the compiler of 'London in Quotations', 'New York in Quotations' and 'Blitz Spirit'.
Reviews for How to be a Good Parent
'A lovely little gift for new parents or parents to be!' 'A lovely read which can be dipped in and out of at will.' 'So much information advice and tips packed into this little gem it's amazing … This book would make a fantastic little present for new parents.' 'A lovely, cute book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading from start ... Read more