Obtain a large picture of a boy or a girl, or, still better, draw one on the blackboard. Over this picture pin pieces of paper, concealing the different parts of it, in such a way that the pieces can be removed one by one as the talk proceeds.
First let the speaker say what the ears of the child can do to make a happy home. They can listen attentively and accurately, so that the child will remember what father and mother say, not forgetting their words of advice and their instructions.
Next, the feet of the picture may be shown. They can run errands quickly; they can dance briskly about the house; they can be quiet when mother has a headache; they can be active in pleasant games.
Then disclose the eyes of our good boy or girl. They will be free from angry tears; they will not look fretful; they will not flash fire; they will be bright and cheery.
Then the hands. Warm they are to be and loving, ready to take up helpful duties, ready to smooth tired foreheads.
The mouth of the child may next be shown,—a mouth not for pouting, not for angry words, not for whimpering; but a mouth for merry laughter, a mouth for kisses, a mouth for kind and gentle words.
And, lastly, remove the paper from the heart. Here is where must live the master of the feet and ears, eyes and hands and month; and if all these are to be happy and useful, that Master must be Jesus Christ. If he is in the heart, then the child will be helpful and happy in the home.