Parents and Their Problems: A Systematic Course in Child Nurture (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Mary Harmon Weeks

 
9780267300624: Parents and Their Problems: A Systematic Course in Child Nurture (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Guidance for parenting in a modern city

Discover a practical, era-spanning approach to nurturing children in today’s world. This volume emphasizes the home as the central source of character, resilience, and daily meaning, while addressing the pressures of urban life and changing social roles.

The book blends practical parenting counsel with essays on education, recreation, and social welfare. It explores how families can sustain cheerful, meaningful homes, balanced work, and thoughtful, age-appropriate guidance for children as they grow. Topics range from healthy routines and moral instruction to the role of schools, community programs, and emerging city life in shaping young lives.
  • See how to create an inviting, protective home atmosphere that supports youth through adolescence.
  • Learn about balancing education, recreation, and family life in the modern city.
  • Understand the evolving roles of women, work, and parenting, and why equality and shared responsibility matter.
  • Explore community resources and strategies for preventive care in child welfare and development.
Ideal for readers interested in family life, child development, and the social context of parenting in an urban era.

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