To save my children from being corrupted I have not allowed them to sleep in the same bed, or in the same room, with other boys, and have, as occasion has required when traveling, made a scanty bed upon the floor for them, rather than have them lodge with

To save my children from being corrupted I have not allowed them to sleep
in 
the same bed, or in the same room, with other boys, and have, as occasion 
has required when traveling, made a scanty bed upon the floor for them, 
rather than have them lodge with others. I have tried to keep them from 
associating with rough, rude boys, and have presented inducements before 
them to make their employment at home cheerful and happy. By keeping their

minds and hands occupied, they have had but little time, or disposition,
to 
play in the street with other boys, and obtain a street education.