And for her parents, here are some thoughts on raising children from 1880. Facts for Parents Paternity is earth's highest dignity. The parent is the best human type of God.
Paternal authority is the germ out of which are unfolded all governments and all religions.
It combines law, authority, power, wisdom, providence, punishments, pardons, remedial agencies, mercy, love, sacrifice, instruction, leadership and companionship. It epitomizes nature, providence and grace. Children are boons. They impart dignity to life and furnish a motive for work. They gather up the withering and fading plans for self, and cast them out into the future, renewed in vigor and hope.