WHERE GRANDMOTHERS ARE SAID TO ERR

Dominion, Volume 32, Issue 39, 9 November 1938, Page 6

WHERE GRANDMOTHERS ARE SAID TO ERR

Talk To Women's Guild

The chief complaints of young mothers against grandmothers were that, apparently forgetful of the consequences, they gave their grandchildren sweets and other things which were not good for them, generally spoilt them, did not approve of the modern method of bringing up children, and sometimes seemed to forget that the responsibility of the upbringing of the child really rested with the mother, said Mrs. L. A. Line, Wellington, speaking to the Kuos Women's Guild . on "Grandmothers.” The housing problem seriously affected family life, said Mrs. Line. When several families shared one bouse it made the task of bringing up a family a difficult one. The advent of the first child created an entirely new set of circumstances for both the mother and grandmother, and the adjustment to the new conditions was a matter of time. Grandmothers should leave the mother to discipline the child, for the presence of another person hampered the parent. Children. too, were quick to detect sympathy of an outside person. Child psychology had made such rapid strides during the past few years that the ideas of 10 years ago were now almost out of date. It was therefore necessary for the grandmother, it she was io keep abreast of the times, to listen, read ami learn all she could in this direction. The wise grandmother never gave advice unless it was asked for, and never imposed on Hie mother her own ideas with regard to the upbringing of children for past ami present: conditions differed widely. The ■ grandmother who offered to mind the child and let the mol her have a free day conferred a real benefit, but the benefit to the mother would bo greater if she knew the grandmother would, in every wny. carry out her wishes with regard to the child. It was a joy and privilege to be a grandmother for she was free to enjoy the children without, being responsible for their upbringing. The president, Mrs. T. Macky, ami Mrs. Wliitchcr, thanked Mrs. Line for tier helpful talk. Mrs. Taylor made an iced cake, which Mrs. 11. Webley, being the latest grandmother, cut. l-iie was assisted by Mrs. England, wh > had the largest number of grandchildren. Mrs. M. Sprotill, accompanied by Mrs. A. F. Westbury, sang, and Mrs. McPhee recited. The grandmothers present were given shoulder sprays, in mauve tones. The hostesses were Mosdames Blair. W. B. Rowan. L. Scott. Mcßeau, Maeaskill, Edmcatles- and Mel lines. GAS BOARD OPERATIONS Installations to 210 State hour's had been completed. staled the secretary, Mr. O. Silbery. in lii<s monthly report to the Pet-one and Lower Hutt Gas Board last night. An inereasx* of more than four per cent, wus shown in the gas ligures? for October. There was* &4.5G3 tons of tar in stock. In October. 11.415,000 cubic feet of ga<s was manufaetu red. COURTHOUSE ADDITION A siai-t wus in,'Hie yesterday with the aildit ' a m tv t I"' euiiitlu’iise at Loiter Hutt. 11 will be for the U-' 1 the magistrate. The cost will be £7OO.