The Child in the Midst: A Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Child in the Midst: A Comparative Study of Child Welfare in Christian and Non-Christian Lands by Mary Shauffler Labaree. Read in English by Bill Boerst; VfkaBT; MaryAnnS Chapters follow the progression of a child from birth through working years.Thus, Chapter 1 traces the child from newborn to toddler stage in the home. It includes assumed rights of children and mothers, superstitions, diseases and treatments, and what missions are contributing. Continuing on, Chapter 2 compares homes in various countries, explains the need for teaching the mothers, and delves into roles of fathers and missions. Other chapters explore the importance of play, the clash between play and work, views on education, and the role of worship. (Bill Boerst) For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit LibriVox.org . M4B Audiobook (201MB)

Directors & creators

Mary Shauffler Labaree

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;children; religion; social issues; welfare; parenthood; child care

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