The Parent's Guide To A Liberal And Comprehensive Education (1838)

The Parent's Guide to a Liberal and Comprehensive Education is a book written by Robert Simson in 1838. The book is a guide for parents who want to provide their children with a well-rounded and liberal education. Simson believes that education should not only focus on academic subjects but also on the development of character and moral values.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of education. Simson begins by discussing the importance of a good education and the role of parents in providing it. He then goes on to discuss various subjects such as mathematics, languages, history, and science, and provides advice on how to teach these subjects effectively.Simson also emphasizes the importance of physical education and the development of practical skills such as woodworking and gardening. He believes that these skills are just as important as academic subjects and should be included in a comprehensive education.Throughout the book, Simson stresses the importance of a liberal education that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning. He also emphasizes the importance of moral and character development and provides advice on how to instill these values in children.Overall, The Parent's Guide to a Liberal and Comprehensive Education is a comprehensive guide for parents who want to provide their children with a well-rounded education that focuses on both academic subjects and character development.Containing A Copious Selection Of Questions, Affording The Means Of Minute Examination On The Works Of Creation, English Grammar, History, Geography, Astronomy, Logic, Arithmetic, Mathematics, Chemistry, And Natural Philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.