If someone could guarantee I wouldn't cut off an arm or leg with it, I might get one. It will break up the entire lot in 15 minutes, then grade my walking track. You don't have to study by a kerosene lamp very long to appreciate the electric light. I would add my steam iron to this list, but it is used to seldom, it doesn't deserve a mention. Fathering is in short supply.
Permissiveness is widespread.
Youngsters are often unruly, rebellious and irresponsible. Values are not learned merely by listening to sermons. Reasonable pressure to do the right thing and to not do wrong is usually needed. Mother is often the fathering parent, so the author's advice is aimed at both genders. Anyone concerned with crime, drugs and alcoholism.