“The drought effected the corn.”  Say affected.

If the fashion suits you and is sensible, follow it; if it is not, have things made to suit yourself.  Independence in this respect is highly commendable, to say the least.

after arising in the morning, so that your breath will be sweet.

–the morning air is not particularly health-inspiring.

and then endeavor to prevent your children from doing the same things–it is not manly.

–he has no right to know any of your secrets.

–it mars forever your relations as husband and wife.  No woman can ever love you after you have scolded or otherwise abused her–abuse poisons all those tender, loving flowers that bloom in the heart of true womanhood.

–he is soft.

You may not expect her to do the cooking, but unless she knows how, you will not be happy.  Eating is one of the indispensables of life, and is the source of much happiness or misery.

because they are much too small.