The Washington times., 1914-06-18

MkS. DUbOlS. child weep
Today. although the messenger has
passed on to higher duty. the mes
sage lives. and those who have
helped to bring about better condl-
tions for children realize there must
be a better understanding between
the child. parent, and teacher. The
logical place of meeting to study
and adjust these serious questions IS
the schoolhouse, in the building
owned and operated by the parents
for the development of the young.
Formerly the home was sufficient.
but the solution of new problems
and the increasing desire Of parents
for a better understanding OF the
child, is developing closer bond be-
tween parent and teacher. and today
all questions concerning child life
are taking on a new phase.
Some Startling Figures.
DR.. Grotzman, in a treatise on the
exceptional chSi. gives few fig
ures over which 1t Is well to
ponder:
1T costs the citizens of the Unit
ed states S1 100, ,0OO, 900 each wear
for police. courts Of justice, IRIS
ons, charities and correction and
similar forms of self-Protectton
against evils already allowed to
.Oniy 5000 900, 900 are spent an
nyalIy for schools, churches, and
other constructive agencies
..In other words, eSOO.00O.Oo0
more are spent to keep up the hu-
man failures than are used to
develop the human assets.
an,Iy their recognized business
perspicuity to invest an addifionei
$500 ,0OO, 900 or q part OF II eaeh
year for constructive and pre-
yentive work. the enormous waste
in Carrying along human llereifcts
would automatically be reduced
to reasonable bcunds.
placed ON the basis of efficiency.
"And let us not forget what this
would mean In the saving Of
human souls.
"For every dollar given to char
ity. at least two more must be
added to have the hrst reach Its
destination.
"Yet, after helping an unfortu-
nate out OF one hole land paying
for the aervire). the same must
be done again and again. seldom
does a helping hand do rerma-
nent good to the adult failure.
.nnusI o"ti.y Of 81, 100. 900. 900 un-
der the heading of 'losses' on the
debit side Of the ledger spells
ruin for the nation"
Suppose our schools were opened
for the use of the public. for lee
lures clubs. swimming pools, IL
braries. and dramatic productions.
would We hear so much about COM
vice and commentaries
I think not. The So
cialization principle is very strong.
II will sweep all else before II. IL
we do not stem the tide until wise
influence decides what Is positive
and what is negative in the way of
pleasure.
Church Is Tagging.
We hear the word "standardiza-
ton" used so freely now. 1t is
good word and should bear fruit
in sound thought waves producing
nuick action. Social center work
seeks to standardize what is good
or bad for a community or a unit
Of the community. home or family
the church tried to do this,
but the church is tagging and must
change its methods rapidly II II
" ould keep up with the demands OF
the day.
One of the finest pictures I ever
saw was a blueprint plan OF what
the future of the church in Ameri-
ca would lie. II was on the order
of Y. NJ c. \. building. only
more institutional in Its powers.
The people were flocking to hear
the good things and enjoy the bless
irgs provided. dream sometimes
of that time not far distant when
the churches will open the doors OF
the great stone piles and everT day
will see the Masters socialization
work being fulfilled. for such all
churches ought to be.
Edward Ward. chairman OF the
social center committee OF the Ma
tional Congress OF Mothers. said
before the third international Child
welfare Congress. in speaking on
the unsettled conditions abroad be-
tween capital and labor. and the
restlessness OF woman and child:
Adjust Group Sense.
1T is not that. in our dealings
with each other In this wider cir
cle. where now our work and play
are chiefly done, We lack the pre-
cepts Of a human way. the guidance
OF the preached ideal. 1t IL simply
that we have not vet learned to ad-
inst our Eroup-ssnse to the wider
circle In which our lives are now
spent. 1t is simply that We have