Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-21
=. Frank Talk Is the Best =.

81 could not have done it," declared
the other and older woman. II consid-
er it most immodest. I do not see how
you can talk OF these things with your
boy and hope to keep his respect"
That was the attitude of many a So
called pure-minded matron Of that day.
She fancied that in telling the truth
a woman would forfeit the respect of
she would keep his respect Many chill
dren Of former generations were re-
minded that they should not ask such
questions" or commanded to "be quiet
and run away and play" when they
sought for the truth on matters of life
and sex.
Dare we say that evil comes of this
frankness which is now in the air and
is advocated by those who would help
to make good men and women of our
boys and girls? II we say that the mod
ern fair dealing and honest speaking is
wrong, and that the concealments and
subterfuges of the past were right, we
admit that the truth is shameful, and
that lie is honorable condition
which the Almighty Himself could not
bring about
Curiosity and unseemly and unneces-
sary discussion are to be deprecated
and avoided, but surely to tell the facts
Of existence, to speak of them frankly
and honestly, is not to sully purity, but
to bring It into the clear light of day
that all may see how beautiful 1t is
How many of us have stopped to con-
slider what the effect would be upon all
evil things If there were no mystery
connected with them? Do parents appre-
ciate that if this were true there would
be no sinister curiosity, no whispering
and questioning among children, no
speculation and no suggestive speech.
why should there be? Each child would
know the truth from the person intended
by the Creator to impart 1.-THE parent
-and would know IL in such a natural,
honest, pure way that one would forget
to see wrong in it. All, if there is one
thing that we need to destroy II Is the
mystery which is the DEVILS own allure
ment to our young people! Why be
curious about that which one under
stands? That is the attitude Of the nor
NAL boy and girl.
Fathers and Sons.
Strange as it may seem. II is often
me father who hesitates to talk frankly
.
easily until he comes to me for the
truth, He will surely come sooner or
VIII he? I doubt it. It is frequently
the mother-she. who, from her baby's
birth had prayed that he may be a good,
pure man-who gains her sons conf
dence and to whom he win talk freely
wonder If he, this same son, appre-
ciates that the modest mother could
give him no greater proof of her love
than in telling him what she believes
he ought to know. Yet l am sure that
maternal love is so great and sacrifice
so much part Of it, that her only
thought in such cases is to do what is
best for the lad whom she loves better
than her own life
What kept you straight through
your college career?'' was asked Of one
mantle son Of a mother who had
dealt frankly with him.
God and my mother was the prompt
reply. Il did not want anything In my
life which I was afraid to mention to
such a confdante and chum as my
mother has always been. Moreover,
knew that she trusted me-and as she
has always been so square and honest
in all her advice and talks with me. II
would seem rather low-woudn't it?-
not to justify her faith in me?"
When such a reply as this can be made
with honesty, need one fear the effect
Of speaking the truth?