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THE END OF A SUMMER DAY MANY a boy has left the old farm and left his parents to live out a lonely old age by themselves simply because his father in no way made him a partner in the management, and operation of the farm. The boy could take no interest in the work because, he was asked to put only his muscle into it. He was not asked to out his mind, his thoughts, his enthusiasm, his ability to plan and advise and direct. . . - ' - : . It is against this serious mistake that we wish to caution all fathers who read The Progressive Farmer. - And by way of practical sugges tion we wish to mention five definite plans for properly recognizing and encouraging the farm boy. . . 1 Put your boy f:ctfrii'br'with'a calf; or. colt. or. pig of his own, or an acre of corn for; his own; and when he sells, help him in vest the proceeds wisely, ;7.-" ..: -.2. Talk over farm work and problems with your boy and get "ls views. In so far as they ae not; sound, correct him. And if-he pan get you straight about some matter wherein you have been wrong, De glad you have such an enterprising, thoughtful son. ' If some problem comes up about whiqh neither of you are Quite sure of your ground, encourage the youngster to find out in some way, just what the facts really are. He may look up the subject Jn his farm paper, if you file it. He may ask your county agent, or your farm paper, or your experiment station. He.may write for some bulletin on the subject, But in any event the quest of knowledge will do him good. , Y r 4, Throw some responsibility on the farm boy. Don't always be doing difficult things for him, or even telling him how to do them. Try to develop in him initiative and self-reliance, and then congratu late him when he measures up to your confidence. Go away now and then, and put it up to your boy to run things properly while you are awav. Teach him not only how to manage mules and machinery, but also how to manage men so as to get interest, friendship and loyalty as I well as mere muscle-work put of Jhem. 1 , 1 - -5. , Train your boy to bk a good business man. Teach him to ; buy wisely. Gt him to write part of your business letters for you. Teach him how to manage a bank account. As soon as he is okT enough,- get him to help you in selling the farm products. Get him & keep a record of farm receipts and expenditures and of the farm busi-; ness generally. ' . - . ' , It is by such policies as we have here suggested. for your boy that' you will "make a man of him.'' -There are lew properly -reared boys' who will not respond manfully to confidence .and faith of this sort on a father's part. And there is no better time to start on this wise course than right now. : . , ' , - " ; Make a partner of your boy this. year, . ,A Coirtptete INDEX to This Issue. Appears on Page 4.
The Progressive Farmer (Raleigh, N.C.)
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