The Child in Home and School
- Author:
Florence
Surfleet. Second (Revised) edition. Health for All Publishing Co. 7s. 6d.
This is a second and revised edition of a book first published in 1932. It is a refreshing little book which gives one the feeling that the author is writing from personal knowledge and understanding of young children. Perhaps the real value of her contribution lies in the fact that she realizes that, to quote her own words
‘’ as the adult comes to look more straightly at her own reactions and acknowledges to herself what her real feelings and desires are, she is able more and more to turn her thoughts and feelings and desires in new directions and as soon as she does this, she lifts the weight of them from the child in her care.”
In other words, she recognizes that all adults who wish to be successful with children must first understand themselves.
This book deals with the ordinary needs of the young child and is delightfully illustrated by simple stories of real children. In the chapter on the Development of Speech, for instance, the author gives examples of the way in which a young child will repeat things without having much regard for the original meaning. She tells of a year old whose version of ” Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost, for ever and ever, Amen ” was :
” Potherin ginnirC a mighty song Shall we be captain linin’ to the ghost ? For ever and ever.?Amen There are questions at the end of each chapter for the benefit of those who wish to use the book for study discussion groups. This is a simple but enjoyable book for all who like reading about young children. C.H-S.
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