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塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯:节俭·摘录 302
塞缪尔·斯迈尔斯《节俭》· Thrift · 投资
Thus a good beginning is often made, and a habit initiated, which, if persevered in, very shortly exercises a most salutary influence on the entire domestic condition of the family. The observant mother is quick to observe the effects of this new practice upon the happiness of the home, and in course of time, as the younger children grow up and earn money, she encourages them to follow the elder boy's example. She herself takes them by the hand, leads them to the Penny Bank, and accustoms them to invest their savings there. Women have even more influence in such matters than men, and where they do exercise it, the beneficial effects are much more lasting.
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定位:Excerpt 302 · 核对日期:2026-10-19 · 核验:短摘录
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这样一来,一个良好的开端常常就形成了,一种习惯也开始养成;只要坚持下去,很快就能对整个家庭的状况产生非常有益的影响。善于观察的母亲会很快注意到这个新做法给家庭带来的幸福变化,等年幼的孩子长大挣钱后,她就鼓励他们学哥哥的样。她亲自牵着孩子的手,带他们去便士银行,让他们习惯把积蓄存进去。在这类事情上,女人的影响力甚至比男人更大;而只要她们真的发挥这种影响,好处也维持得更久。所以,想让节俭成为家风,母亲带头做、带着孩子做,往往比父亲说教更管用。
上下文
斯迈尔斯《节俭》中接着讲儿童储蓄如何扩展为全家习惯,特别强调母亲的作用。
今日一问
你家里谁最适合带头养成一个全家参与的好习惯?
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