Rules For Raising Children:

  1. Subdue self-will in a child and thus work together with God to save his soul.
  2. Teach him to pray as soon as he can speak.
  3. Give him nothing he cries for and only what is good for him if he asks for it politely.
  4. To prevent lying, punish no fault which is freely confessed, but never allow a rebellious, sinful act to go unnoticed.
  5. Commend and reward good behavior.
  6. Strictly observe all promises you have made to your child.

—Susannah Wesley (Mother of John Wesley )

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