The parent who permits his rule to become a despotism, is making a terrible mistake. He wrongs not only his children but himself, quenching in their young hearts the love that would flow out in acts and words of affection. Kindness, forbearance, and love, manifested to children, will be reflected back upon the parents. That which they sow, they will also reap.

Den fader eller moder, som tillader sit styre at blive et voldsherredømme, begår en frygtelig fejltagelse. De foruretter ikke blot deres børn, men også sig selv, idet den kærlighed, som ville strømme ud fra deres unge hjerter i venlige ord og gerninger, bliver kvalt. Den venlighed, og kærlighed, som vises børnene, vil vende tilbage til forældrene. Hvad de sår, vil de også høste.