EDUCATION FOR LEISURE
Writing of the recent Educational Conference as a -member of the New Fellowship, Mrs. Edith Smith considers it would be a'great disaster if the enthusiasm aroused among teachers and parents should be given no opportunity to develop tisefully. Education for leisure,' self-expression in the arts, and mental culture call for attention, and there is the question of remuneration for those who assist in the work. "We should endeavour," says the correspondent, "to solve the problem of paying all those whose work benefits mankind and helps to make life happier, healthier, and more worth while." The value of French as a hobby for those who cannot paint, sing, play, or act is emphasised as "an asset to the community in these days of short-wave." "Finally," she adds, "I have begun to doubt whether it is wise to allow so many goodnatured voluntary workers to give their- time in, the .interests of those who are busy making money. Is it even economically sound? It would be wiser to divide the work and pay for it and give everyone more time to go out and enjoy the sunshinethere are many .too busy to enjoy even that!"
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 26, 30 July 1937, Page 8
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196EDUCATION FOR LEISURE Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 26, 30 July 1937, Page 8
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