The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-03
impair the physical and mental powers
by loss of vitality.
Should BE Enforced R1rtdIy.


dren should be riSiely enforced and
proper dental and medical attention
given to ordinary cases. Abnormal and
aggravated cases need special care in
open air schools or hospital schools.
as the LESSONS may require. Many of
the children SO treated may sooner
or later return to the regular schools
( some, OF course. will remain in tho
special schools
The same reasons exist for sepa-
rating children suffering with physi-
cal defects from normal children as
were noticed above in the case or
children deficient in mental power, to-
gether with the added reasons Of the
{ danger to other children arising from
contagion and the duty of a humane
people TO provide for the physical we'll
being Of the unfortunate.
1t is wasteful extravaganza for the
state to provide educational oppor-
tunities for children who Will soon
necessarily develop into diseased. stu
pid. irresponsible or criminal inhabi-
tants. when by the removal OF ade-
noids, enlarged tonsils and other de-
fects. when by special schools and
proper attention, they may be trained
to be strong, intelligent. honorable and
efficient citizens. The same principle
applies to children who are anaemic
or suffering from incipient tubercu-
losis. Moreover. the danger from in
lection from tuberculosis is SO great
that 1t becomes the duty of the state
to provide separate and suitable schools
for them. where they may be medicallr
II eated.
Unfortunately. too many regard the
public schools public necessity.
maintai in defense of society, un-
desirable and yet essential burden
and tax imposed upon the state. II Is
hopeful sign that We are growing
beyond this long cherished idea and
coming TO recognize that the state
! should provide for the welfare of So
ciety. not only in defense. but also
In promotion The former Is negative:
the latter positive. The schools nave
been performing their task in the long
/ and mohotonous tread of fighting is-
| norance. they are now seeking 10 train
| intellect and at the same time make
secure the physical and moral founda-
| ton upon which existence and virtue
repose and to secure the highest de-
velopment and efficiency.
Children With Decided Moral Delin-
! quencies-This class needs an en-
| vironment that is suited to their spe-
cial DELINQUENCY Their reformation Is
not possible in at atmosphere WIZ
| the freedom OF the schools together
with existent home conditions which
/ almost certainly are positively or nee
atively responsible to some extent Tor
! the delinquency. Having removed the
! child from unwnolesome and unSuita
! bic environment. the next step Is 10
place him under the training and care
! OF experts = reformatory is clearly
| Indicated as the proper place Tor THIS
/ class. The ordinary retormatory may
need some changes and revision. but
school similar TO ii is needed. Moral
| delinquency due TO physical defects
that are removable must be dlsun.
! suished. such need the treatment OF
! the hospital schools.
Neurotic Children.-These are the
| legitimate product of our civilization.
| They are the direct result of city lie
| with all OF It's strain and intensity, OF
| specialization. whereby the body anG
mind are unduly exercised in one OIL
rection and little or none In many
all social. political. professional. and
! Industrial activity, and of the lack
| of preparation for. desire for. and eN-
ereise Of mItherh9od: TIE 1en sranngr ,so
| foregoing lines largely accounts for
! the large number nthis class.
There are all degrees OF nervous
ness from slight irritability TO epiiep-
| sy and insanity. Improved hygienic
| conditions at home and at school. a
| more practical curriculum providing
! proper food and medical atteption Will
take care of large number of these
neurotic cases There will be left a
! good number. however, who cannot
safely and probably be educated in
the ordinary schools. To save these
FROM disastrous consequences. the
state should provide separate schools.
| The most important factors in these
schools will be suitable buildings. prop
er dings-attractiyc hcalthful.
restful; a physician and nurse. The
teacher will be secondary factor.
Conclusions Reached.
With this brief discussion of "A
subject, the following conclusions may
be summs riZed
Conclusion 1.-The same reason ex-
, lists why the State should care for the
| classes enumerated above as for the
deaf the dumb. and the blind. If
there is a difference. It is in degree.
not in principle.
Conclusion 2-The State must care
! for these classes of children some time;
If not by proper training while they
are children. to save them from help
! lessness. crime, and insanity, it must
care for them in self-defense when
they are men and women and when
they have become a burden by ne
glect
Conclusion 3. Economy demands
special attention to these special
classes; the safeU and happiness oe
society demand IL; humanity calls for
1t. and heredity cries ont for it,
Conclusion 1. - The larger cities.
down to those of 10000 inha bitants.
should provide these special schools.
the counties might make provision for
Conclusion 5.-The state of Virginia
should p.ovi ie by special appropria :
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