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August 25, 1921
The Jones County News
Ellisville, Jones County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Judge Victor P. Arnold of Chicago Juvenile Court argues for community commitment to optimal child care beyond minimum standards to preserve American ideals, involving home, school, church, and activities. Cites Miss Lathrop's ideal of best parental care for all children.
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Community Should Give Its Children No Less Than Its Best Care
By JUDGE VICTOR P. ARNOLD, Chicago Juvenile Court
The Juvenile court is the branch of the state government which exercises the state's authority in determining that no child shall be denied proper parental care or guardianship. There is no fixed standard by which to judge just what proper care is. The standard advances as the community's interest and intelligence grows.
It will be seen that of necessity the standard which the court uses as guide is a minimum standard. Below that minimum standard the care given to a child must not fall. We can not as a community rest satisfied with minimum standards.
If our American ideals of life are to endure, it will be through nurture of these ideals in the youth. All constructive forces of the state and nation must work together to this end, beginning with the home-the foundation of our society, and continuing through the school, the church, the playground and the varied activities of the community which are aimed to develop the youth. Miss Lathrop of the federal children's bureau has well expressed an ideal in the words: "What the wisest and best parent wants for his own child that must the community want for all its children."
By JUDGE VICTOR P. ARNOLD, Chicago Juvenile Court
The Juvenile court is the branch of the state government which exercises the state's authority in determining that no child shall be denied proper parental care or guardianship. There is no fixed standard by which to judge just what proper care is. The standard advances as the community's interest and intelligence grows.
It will be seen that of necessity the standard which the court uses as guide is a minimum standard. Below that minimum standard the care given to a child must not fall. We can not as a community rest satisfied with minimum standards.
If our American ideals of life are to endure, it will be through nurture of these ideals in the youth. All constructive forces of the state and nation must work together to this end, beginning with the home-the foundation of our society, and continuing through the school, the church, the playground and the varied activities of the community which are aimed to develop the youth. Miss Lathrop of the federal children's bureau has well expressed an ideal in the words: "What the wisest and best parent wants for his own child that must the community want for all its children."
What sub-type of article is it?
Opinion Piece
Social Commentary
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Juvenile Court
Child Care
Community Standards
American Ideals
Youth Nurture
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Victor P. Arnold
Miss Lathrop
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge Victor P. Arnold
Miss Lathrop
Story Details
The Juvenile Court ensures no child is denied proper care, with standards advancing with community progress. The community must exceed minimum standards to nurture American ideals in youth through home, school, church, and community activities. Quote from Miss Lathrop emphasizes providing the best for all children.