This list is thought to have been prepared over fifty years ago by a police captain and has now been made available through the Houston Police Department.
- Begin at infancy to give the child everything he wants. In this way, he will grow up to believe the world owes him a living.
- When he picks up bad language, laugh at him. This will make him think he's cute.
- Never give him any spiritual training. Wait until he is twenty one, and then let him "decide for himself".
- Avoid using the word "wrong". It may develop a guilt feeling. This will condition him to believe later, when he is arrested for stealing a car, that society is against him and he is being persecuted.
- Pick up everything he leaves lying around: books, shoes, clothes. Do everything for him so that he will be experienced in throwing all responsibility on others.
- Let him read any printed matter he can get his hands on. Be careful that the silverware and drinking glasses are sterilized, but let his mind feast on garbage.
- Quarrel frequently in the presence of your child. In this way they will not be too shocked when the home is broken up later.
- Give a child all the spending money he wants. Never let him earn his own. Why should he have things as tough as you had them?
- Satisfy every craving for food, drink, and comfort. See that every sensual desire is gratified. Denial may lead to harmful frustration.
- Take your child's part against neighbors, teachers, and policemen. They are prejudiced against your child.
- When he gets into real trouble, apologize for yourself by saying, "I never could do anything with him".
Prepare for a life of grief. You will be likely to have it.
Article taken from a newsletter put out by: WallBuilders, Inc. P.O. Box 397, Aledo, TX 76008