This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 Excerpt: ... of spending the hours of recreation in the home, the young people are often from necessity compelled to go out upon the streets to spend their leisure, and while the home used to be the great molderof characters, since it provided for all the spare time of the child, it has become in many cases, merely the place where ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1914 Excerpt: ... of spending the hours of recreation in the home, the young people are often from necessity compelled to go out upon the streets to spend their leisure, and while the home used to be the great molderof characters, since it provided for all the spare time of the child, it has become in many cases, merely the place where some of the meals are eaten, and where the sleeping hours are spent. In short, the new conditions have raised the age of marriage; it has changed the industrial character of the home; weakened the home spirit; and lessened the influence of home life in the development of the child. 1. Has the commercial or industrial life of the community any observable effect upon domestic life? 2. Is anything done to develop interest in the improvement of home conditions of laboring people? 3. a'. What is the ratio of divorce to marriage in the community? b'. Among what races is divorce the most prevalent? c'. Most frequent grounds for divorce? Has the church any influence on the question of divorce in this community? 4. What are the state laws regarding non-support and desertion? 5. Has a deserter ever been brought back to this state by extradition? 6. Number of men paying for support of families by order of the court? 7. What do homes in the community offer for cultural improvement and enjoyment? (See Recreation) 8. For lodging houses, see Housing. 9. Labor of women and children. 10. School attendance and other cultural activities, see Education. 11. Religious Activities, see Religion. IV. Vital Statistics. 1. What is the average marriage age in the community? Average marriage age of unskilled laborers? Average marriage age of skilled laborers? Average marriage age of salaried persons? Average marriage age of professionals? Number of childless families af...
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