The Child at Home

From the author of The Mother at Home comes a companion volume that seeks to shape the moral and spiritual character of young readers through earnest instruction. John Abbott’s The Child at Home aims to inspire gratitude toward parents, foster obedience, and guide children toward lives of usefulness, happiness, and faith. Intended to be read with parents who can deepen its lessons through discussion, this work offers practical guidance for families seeking to instill lasting values in the next generation.

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John Stevens Cabot Abbott was a nineteenth-century American pastor, educator, and author whose writings sought to shape both minds and hearts. Known not only for his popular historical works, Abbott also wrote practical and devotional books aimed at guiding families in moral and Christian living. His clear, heartfelt style made complex ideas accessible to ordinary readers, and his emphasis on character formation reflected his deep pastoral concern for children and parents alike.