TABLE OF CONTENTS 



CHAPTER FAflB 



I. BUILDING A GOOD LIFE 1 



What is a Good Life ? * 



1. Good Health 3 



2. Usefulness 3 



3. Moral Strength 4 



4. Social Efficiency 5 



5. Religious Interest ..... 5 



6. Happiness ....... 6 



Is the Human Stock comparatively Sound ? . . 7 



n. THE TIME TO BUILD 12 



What of the Human Instincts . . . .12 



The Dawning Instincts . . . . . .12 



Social Sensitiveness Helpful ..... 19 



III. THE RURAL HOME AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 26 



What Agencies build up Character ? . .26 



1. Play 27 



2. Work 30 



3. Recreation 33 



Moving to Town for the Children .... 36 



A Back-to-the-country Club 38 



IV. THE COUNTRY MOTHER AND THE CHILDREN . .41 



Poor Conditions of Women ..... 42 



For the Sake of the Children 44 



1. Surplus Nerve Energy 44 



2. A Rest Period 45 



3. The Home Conveniences .... 46 



4. The Mother's Outings 47 



5. The Home Help 48 



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