The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1915-06-24
PARENT-TEACHERS
SPEAK FOR PEACE
RESOLUTIONS PASSED THURS
DAY VOICE SENTIMENTS
ASKS FOR PROTECTION OF
BOYS.

Dakota branch of the National Con-
sress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
ers' association, in the closing ses-
sion on Thursday, called for an edu-
cation of the youth of the state
against war. 1t also asked speciti-
cally for greater protective care for
boys.
The resolutions follow:
Whereas, The welfare of nations
and of the world rests primarily in
the intellectual nurture and care of
children in the home: n
Whereas, The South Dakota
Branch of the National Congress of
Mothers and Parent-Teacher associa-
ton realizes the great responsibility
of the home in the training of the
child in morality, honesty and eff
cheney; and
"Whereas, 1t also realizes the fact
that many of the homes in this great
land are not meeting that responsible
.ility. therefore,
BE it resolved, That the south
Dakota Branch of the National Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
association make an earnest effort to
reach every home with the p%rinci-
pies and teachings of the congress
through the Parent-Teacher associa-
ton, Mother circles, and Child Wei
fare circles; and
b it further resolved, That We
recommend that the public schools
of Il country provide practical edu-
cation for parenthood and homemak-
ing,
"Whereas, Greed, injustice, love of
rule, personal and national aggrand-
izement are among the underlying
cauess of var; therefore,
"Be it resolved, That the South
Dakota Branch OF the National Con-
gress of oMthers and Parent-Teach-
ers' association urge upon the par
ents of this and every nation the
duty of instilling into the hearts of
their children, the principles of that
higher patriotism which founded on
love to God and love to neighbor, on
Justice and righteousness which are
the laws of the Kingdom of which
all children of earth are citizens and
of whose dominion is from genera
ton to generation.
Guidance of Boys
"Whereas, Public sentiment has
for years assumed that boys are in
less need of protective care than
girls, and.
whereas, The steadily growing
proportion of boys confined in par
entail schools. reform schools and
prisons is indicative of a terrible lack
in their guidance and training;
"Therefore be it resolved, That
parents of this state be urged to
make more careful study of boy ma
ture and boy needs in order that they
may give to their boys at least an
l canal NrnnYft,njf,- with fhoir ~ir1c
for a right development: and
BE it further resolved. That the
attention of parents be called to the
Importance of maintaining always
that tender, close and understanding
relation with the interests of their
children which affords for them the
best protection from evil n the
best assurances of Well rounded use
full bodies.
I<~indergartens
"Whereas, TIE educators of the
country who have had kindergarten
in their schools, agree that the
kindergarten is an essential part of
every complete educational system.
Therefore,
BE it resolved, That the South
Dakota Branch of the National Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
ers association earnestly recommends
to all school boards the establish
ment of a sufficient number of kin
~dergartens to train every child in
the state between the ages of four
and six years.
Infant Mortality
"Whereas, Education in infant hy-
giene greatly reduces the death rate
of Infants:
BE it resolved. That each Parent
Teacher Association and Mother cir
Gle be urged to pledge its efforts to
provide this instruction.
Endorsements
Whereas. We believe most heart
lily in cooperation between organiza-
tions working for social uplift; there
fore.
BE it resolved, That the South
Dakota Branch of the National Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
er association recommend, and. so
far AS possible. support the efforts
of the Travellers Aid association,
and the Anti-Cigarctte league, the
Big Brother movement. the Big Sis
ter movement, the boy scouts and the
the Camp Fire girls, and the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union.
"Be it further resolved. That we
endorse the support the work of the
~>sNllo1idi i lay 1tOuilu ISSOtIGllOu,
particularly in providing adequately
supervised play grounds adjacent to
all public schools.
BE it further resolved, That we
endorse and support the movement
for providing Mothers pensions, and
for establishing social centers and
the school gardens; thai the country
children may be provided with edu-
cational facilities equal to those
provided for children of cities and
towns.
BE it further resolved, That the
South Dakota Branch of the Nation
al Congress of Mothers and Parent
Teacher association extends it's most
grateful thanks to every one who
las so generously contributed to the
success of this meeting.
Especial thanks are due to our
splendid national officers. Mrs. Schoff
and Mrs. Bright whose presence
have been such an Inspiration; also,