'Tis much better, in my Opinion, to keep Children in
order by Shame and Generosity of Inclination than by
Fear.—That Man, I conceive, is very much mistaken,
who imagines Government, purely by Force, to have
more Authority, and a better Foundation, than when 'tis
accompanied with Tenderness and Respect. This is my
Logic, and I argue thus: He that's compell'd by Threats
to do his Duty, will continue wary no longer than You
have an Eye over him; and when he thinks he sha'n't
be found out, he'll eagerly follow his own Inclinations.
But he that's governed by Love, obeys most chearfully;
strives to make his due Returns; and is just the same
whether you are present or absent. 'Tis a Father's Part
to use his Child so, that his own Choice, rather than outward
Constraint, may put him upon doing well. Here
lies the Difference between a Father and a Master: and
he that does otherwise, let him own, that he understands
not at all how to govern Children.—
Eachard alter'd. Teren. Adelp.
