266 THE FARM HOME 



all the work of the family is done on the farm, and the 

 members of the family are together more than the 

 members of many families in the city are. The close 

 association during hours of work and recreation is a 

 blessing, if love prevails in the thoughts, words, and 

 acts of each one in the family. 



The ideal farm home is one in which, to the natural- 

 ness and independence of farm life, there are added good 

 manners, correct speech, and the high virtues that 

 have given character to the best American homes. 



QUESTIONS 



1. What are some of the advantages of farm life over city 

 life ? What are some of the disadvantages ? 



2. What conveniences do we now have, that make farm life 

 more attractive ? 



3. Of what value are books and pictures ? 



4. Do the farmers in your community have proper regard 

 for the things that develop real culture in their homes ? 



REFERENCES 



Farmers' Bulletins: 126, Practical suggestions for farm 

 buildings; 270, Modern conveniences for the farm home. 



Selected Readings: Little Brown Hands, Mary H. Krout; 

 Snowbound, J. G. Whittier; Being a Boy, chapters III, XI, 

 XII, XIII, C. D. Warner. 



