Dr. Courtney's guide to happy marriage

Chapter 17: Eight Every-Day Rules.

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About This Book

A practical manual offers straightforward guidance for newlyweds and those contemplating marriage, arguing that marriage should arise from mutual love and esteem rather than mere physical desire. It lists rules for marital happiness—complete confidence, avoidance of secrets and public reproach, forbearance, continuing courtship, affectionate reconciliation, and partnership in finances and household duties. Separate sections recommend domestic stewardship and economy for wives and generosity, tenderness, transparency, and support for husbands. Throughout, the text emphasizes daily small gestures, mutual respect, and communication as foundations for sustaining a lasting, harmonious partnership.

How to Spoil the Boy.

Eight Every-Day Rules.

If you want your gray hairs dishonored by a spoiled and ruined son, adopt the following directions:

1. Let him have plenty of spending money.

2. Permit him to choose his own companions without restraint or direction.

3. Give him a latch key, and allow him to return home late in the evenings.

4. Make no inquiries as to where and with whom he spends

HIS LEISURE MOMENTS.

5. Give him to understand that manners make a good substitute for morality.

6. Teach him to expect pay for every act of helpfulness to others.

7. Allow him to occupy a seat in church with the boys rather than the pew with his parents.

8. Permit him to regard the Sunday school unsuitable for a boy on the verge of young manhood.