Toisten ihmisten lapset by John Habberton
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"Toisten ihmisten lapset" by John Habberton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the Burtons, a couple discussing the challenges of raising children, particularly focusing on their interactions with two mischievous boys, Willy and Toddy. The book likely explores themes of parenting, societal expectations, and the complexities of childhood through a humorous lens. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mr. and Mrs. Burton,
who are engaged in a lively breakfast conversation about their nephews, Willy and Toddy, who have a knack for causing trouble. Mrs. Burton expresses her concerns over her husband's lack of attentiveness to the boys, arguing that children need proper guidance, while Mr. Burton defends his theoretical approach to child-rearing amidst playful banter. Their discussion is interrupted by the arrival of the boys, who bring excitement and chaos into their lives, having come to see their aunt and uncle. This opening portion sets the stage for exploring the dynamics of family life, parenting debates, and the innocence of childhood as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Habberton, John, 1842-1921 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Koskenjaakko, Anna |
| Uniform Title | Other people's children. Finnish |
| Title | Toisten ihmisten lapset |
| Credits | Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Child rearing -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65928 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 247 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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