Giovanni Bosco – “Educational experiences in the school and family setting (1855)” in “Salesian Sources 1. Don Bosco and his work. Collected works”

This passage delves into the historical and biographical narrative titled “The Sway of a Good Upbringing,” a pivotal document commencing the representation of Don Bosco’s genuine experiences as an educator. The account revolves around an exemplary child, Peter, and a model mother, elucidating essential pedagogical elements such as duty, study, cheerfulness, and piety. Despite its resemblance to a prior work, Don Bosco attests to the authenticity of the events, urging parents to assume a vital role in cultivating a positive upbringing. The narrative underscores the societal implications, envisioning a generation characterized by order, industriousness, and familial support, ultimately contributing to the advancement of both country and religion.

Reference time period: 1855

Reference institution:
Istituto Storico Salesiano