The Moral Instruction of Children

The Moral Instruction of Children, written by Felix Adler in the late 19th century, is a treatise on the importance of moral education. Adler explores methods for teaching moral principles to children, emphasizing the need for both moral ideas and good habits. He addresses the challenges of creating an unsectarian moral instruction system suitable for a diverse society, advocating for character development as a central aim of education over traditional disciplinary methods. This work is notable for its historical context and its influence on educational practices regarding moral training.