The Scientific Training of Children

Book excerpt: In this short instructional work, Christian D. Larson provides a matter-of-fact approach to bringing out the intelligence and creativity in your child. His suggestions-with their emphasis on helping children channel their energy and imaginations in positive and stimulating ways-may seem like common sense, but in the nearly 100 years since this book was written it's clear that more parents could have heeded his advice. This is a great little handbook for any parent willing to encourage their children's natural talents, no matter how impractical, and help them use those talents constructively.American New Thought pioneer CHRISTIAN DAA LARSON (b. 1874) is the author of the well-known Optimist Creed and published several important works of spiritual science, including Mastery of Self, In the Light of the Spirit, and The Great Within.