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But how is it possible for a mother to give her
child wholesome, and sane and healthful prenatal
conditions, if men continue to walk in blind, black
ignorance, and if the laws of the land make no provision for the mother's protection, and offer no asylum
for her retreat from disastrous environment at this
important time ? It is the great work of the future,
the vital subject of the present. Not until the intelligent and educated classes realize this and call science
to aid in the education of men as fathers, can we hope
for a marked improvement in the human race.
A woman said recently: "Many and many a poor
wife does not have the considerate treatment accorded
her which is given the female horse or dog. Of all
the animals in the world there is no male that treats
his mate as inconsiderately as does man, especially at
the time in her life when she most needs his care. I
sometimes think that the State should, for its own protection, look after poor women in that condition; for
criminals, idiots and deformities are produced by ill-treatment of the mother before she bears the child."
Now a personal word to you, Mr. Expectant
Father.
Your wife is to bear you a child. Whether you
are pleased or otherwise, you are her collaborator in
parenthood, and you are the father of an unborn soul.
Just how are you treating the mother of that helpless soul?
Upon your attitude to your wife depends in a large
degree the future of your child. The mother's mind
is like a chisel at work day and night, awake or asleep,
molding the mind, shaping the body of her child
and yours.
If you are tender, loving, considerate and patient,
