The child then feels that he has some sympathy.
It is astonishing how great an influence may be exerted over a child by his simply knowing that his efforts are observed and appreciated.

You pass a boy in the street wheeling a heavy load in a barrow; now simply stop to look at him, with a countenance which says, "That is a heavy load; I should not think that boy could wheel it;" and how quick will your look give fresh strength and vigor to his efforts.

On the other hand, when, in such a case, the boy is faltering under his load, try the effect of telling him, "Why, that is not heavy; you can wheel it easily enough; trundle it along." The poor boy will drop his load, disheartened and discouraged, and sit down upon it in despair.

It is so in respect to the action of the young in all cases.

They are animated and incited by being told _in the right way_ that they have something difficult to do.