How many children should you have in your family? Certainly no more than you can afford to nourish and educate. The ideal family should have at least two or three children. Yes, I said so! TWO or THREE. It’s a modern world you know. Though, one child growing up alone in the home is always at a great disadvantage, unless he is surrounded by other children with whom he can grow up and have pleasant relationships. Larger families tend to be happier than small ones, provided there is real stability in the home and enough food and clothing to meet the needs of all.

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The center of every home is the mother. She is the one who must make the day-to-day decisions, guiding the children as they grow up, and helping them to meet the battles of life with courage and understanding. It is largely her place to see that all are fed and well cared for. She must train them in the way they should go. This is particularly true in the younger years before they go to school. Even afterward, her word should remain the unwritten law in the home. To her, every child must give a full measure of love and respect, and if she is wise, she will teach them to love and respect their father.

The man’s responsibility is equally great, though somewhat different. He must earn a living for his family and provide them with the home they deserve. Each child needs to feel the warmth of his love and affection. Each is worthy of an equal share of his father’s time and interest. If the father excludes himself from the home, claiming that the pressure of business requires his constant attention, he should hardly be surprised if in later life his children feel estranged from him.

In homes where the mother is completely dominant, strained feelings and various kinds of nervous problems may often affect both mother and children. A woman functions best in association with her husband. This is more likely to produce a balanced home atmosphere. In all the larger issues of life, the feminine mind responds best to the guidance, counsel, and cool judgment of the male. On the other hand, she is far more adept in guiding the family through the maze of little decisions that make up life. Thus each parent is necessary for the full development of the children and for maintaining balance in the home.

IMPORTANCE OF GOOD DISCIPLINE

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In many modern homes, Father has become “the forgotten man.” He is so busy with other things that he has little or no time to spend with his family. In such a case, the mother may then have to step in and try to take his place. This is not good for the child. A wise father will always spend a reasonable amount of time with his children, helping them to overcome the many handicaps of growing up in a complicated world. When he is strong and sensible, his children will love and respect him, and this will mean more than bringing home extra money for them to spend. Strange as it may seem, the most valuable things in life cannot be bought with cash. Nor will a child respect a father who abandoned the home and goes off to spend long evenings with his friends. His place is in the home, spending as much time as he can with the family.

A man who is irritable and short-tempered will not be respected by his family. Such behavior is a sign of weakness rather than strength. But a father who is kind and understanding will always carry the respect of his children and the community as well. The well-being of society and enrichment of human lives depend to a large degree on homes built upon these basic principles.

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