The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
MOTHERS IF ]. {. 5 [ q IN WORLD, SAYS HELEN GOULD
Noted PhiIanthropist Cites Proof of Unparalleled
 Maternal Care

Editors Note-The following an alyses of the genius of American motherhood is of special significance, coming as it does from the former Helen Gould (now Mrs. Shepard who has not only exerted wide influence as q philanthropist but whose adop- tion of four children drew 10 her the good will of every woman in the lan1 Copyright 1923. tnited states and t.-a-
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 The American mother is the best in the world She may have her faults but just the same she comes more nearly fulfilling the obligations of motherhood than mothers of other nations.
 As proof of this look at the roster of the names of great men-yes. and women-that America has produced who owe their greatness primarily to their mothers. Such names are legion,
 In other countries cnlldren do not see so much of their parents as they do in America. But in this country the home life of the average family has developed a comfadeship in the home that makes for the real foun dation of republic.
 Fore iGnerS coming to America often criticize us and say that our children are spoiled and do not know their real places. They would have children remain longer in the nur- sery. But has any other country SO many young people at the helm of affairs?
 Even Wealthy Give own Care.
 Through all this you can trace the influence of the mother.
 Take for instance the average American mother. Unlike the woman of Switzerland England, France or Italy, she does not at any early age entrust the care of her children to nurses or servants. Even when wealthy she oftentimes assumes the sole care of them. To her. mother hood comes first of all. and that means time and personal attention.
 Mothers of many European coun tries think nothing of sending chill dren to boarding school at an ex- tremely early age But in this coun- try children often remain at home until ready for college.
 The American mother is often called foolish because of her saeri- fices for her family, but she sees ahead and knows that the character building of her children can never be done so well by any other person or persons.
 She is much interested also for her children's sake in affairs of the day and in matters of sanitation or well fare that bear directly upon their health. Nothing is too hard to learn or do.
 Club Women Give Help.
 The leaders in club life have done much to aid American mothers to be more successful. Themselves moth CTS, they realize that the basis of this nation is it's children. To that end American mothers are interested in legislative mea sures that will give their children better advantages They are also interested in seeing that their children get good clean amusement and exercise.
 The American mother has a big heart, Not only does she look ahead for her own children but also for the children of all mothers.
 Then. too. more American girls go to college than in any other country so the American mother is able to give to her children an intellectual championship of high order.
 In short, the American mother is looking after her child. mentally, morally and physically by keeping in sympathy with his or her prog