The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-01
BY Roger W. sabson

Charleston, s. c.. May As TO-
day is Child's Health Day, l should
like TO write OF children as an in
yestment and insurance. First, let
me say that | believe in standard
life insurance as sold by strong
companies. Parents, however should
not depend wholly upon such poll
cies. or even upon stocks, bonds, or
real estate. Their only sure protec
iion Is a family OF healthy, intelli
gent, and God fearing children.
Gods Children
Talk about miracles. Are there
any comparable with the conception
OF a little child? have in mind not
the tiny eyebrows. the perfect fin.
ger nails. and these obvious things
which appeal to mothers-but rath.
er'the child's marvellous unseen di.
gestive, circulatory. nervous and
other systems. Consider the power
10 see and to hear-to taste and To
smell, The mechanisms of the eye
and brain alone far excel any in
yention by man.
Think OF the possibilities OF the
brain OF little child. Realize its
ability for analysis, leadership. and
happiness How can it devise ways
for the health, prosperity, and
peace of mankind There is no rea-
son why there should not be thou
sands of Edisons, Marconis, and
Fords-thousands OF Shakespeares,
Dickenses, and Longfellows: thou
sands of Darwins, Pasteurs, and Elm
stems.
Good Breeding Essential
OF course, We must use common
sense in breeding children just as
we would use in breeding animals,
trees or plants. We must have good
stock Some people are not fitted
for parenthood. Hence, young peo-
pie should take care with whom
they mate There is. however.
enough good stock to breed a con
stantly growing and better race il
the value of children could be APP
preciated. By value do not mean
something dreamy and idealistic in
the future | refer to definite and
concrete value in dollars and cents.
BUTLand here is the difficulty
children are like farms, factories,
stores, and every other business;
they will not grow or succeed by
themselves. Children need constant
thought and care. Children usually
will not be assets If treated as luxur-
les or even II merely loved" Chill !
dren should be looked upon as in
vestments. An account should be |
kept Of every dollar spent upon |
them and they should be trained TO
repay many fold. II, therefore, We |
will give time and thought to the |
of our children-as We give |
to our business and pleasures -
they are sure to return marvellous
dividends.
Natures Plan
The first command in the Bible is
to multiply and replenish the |
earth" Until recent years large |
families have been Synonymous |
with Christian homes. The morality !
of the world depends basically upon
the proportion OF children which the
better families bring into the world.
Statistics as TO school houses,
church buildings, college endow-
ments, missionary gifts, etc, are
largely window dressing. Raising d
family of good children is the first
duty OF. men and women
A realization of the above facts
is the great need Of America today.
Money, pensions, and social legis-
lation may soon be OF little value
under present declining birth rate
tendencies. Remember what is hap
pening to France and is perhaps
happening TO England. Besides. the
cycle of life indicates that we are
gradually returning to that period
when land and children will again
be our main assets. Wise are those
young people who now anticipate
coming events by investing in and
developing natures really sound
investments.
Looking Ahead
Many are wondering what will
happen after World War Ito our