"YOUTH NOT DECADENT"
Y.M.C.A. OFFICER'S VIEWS SYDNEY, April 18. Mr. R. Kidson, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, speaking at the Lyceum yesterday, said that sweeping statements that modern youth was decadent were untrue. People who made these statements were considering only sections, such as street-corner mobs, vapid society sets, or people over-fond of gambling. They forgot the great majority of magnificent youth. ■ . , The decrease of restraint had great potentialities, he stated, and in his opinion this would produce great remits. was always rebellious, but from that had sprung many of the advances of civilisation. Youth was but it required harnessing and directing in a tactful way. Germany had taught the value of organising youth. He did not suggest that the German methods be followed, but it was true that the Germans had inspired the youth of their country with enthusiasm and were harnessing their power.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19623, 5 May 1938, Page 18
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