The Government of Children is a book written by John A. Gere in 1851. It is a guidebook for parents and educators on how to properly raise and educate children. The book covers topics such as discipline, moral development, and the importance of education. Gere emphasizes the need for parents to be patient and understanding with their children, and to use positive reinforcement rather than punishment. He also stresses the importance of a child's environment, and how it can affect their behavior and development. The Government of Children is considered a classic in the field of child-rearing and education, and is still relevant today for parents and educators alike.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.