we do not put the proper value on parenthood, we are not emotionally or socially — domineering, inequality, and A lack in Marriage factor is self-control in the; once heard of a never had a quarrel, for they that whenever one lost his or her Self-Control Under this heading of _ self-control, indulgence in tobacco, failure to master appetites for alcoholic stimulants, have been a source of unhappiness in otherwise happy homes, and changed into tragedy many ship an otherwise and marriage useful life. neither In court- taste tobacco nor tipple in strong drink. V. Courtesy A fifth contributing factor I name is courtesy. During courtship each is pleased to anticipate the wishes of the other, and, within the bounds of propriety, to take joy in granting those wishes. Too many A wise mate learns to control the} “pardon me,” are just as appropriate and What illustrated by I mean the by this may remark of a be} young’! woman who said to her husband, “I know! my cooking isn’t good. I hate it as much as you do; but do you find me sitting around griping about it?” after marriage is what This “griping” makes for as much before. tongue. “Boys flying kites haul in their whitewinged birds— You ean’t do that when Thoughts back God unexpressed you are flying sometimes after marriage as } and mother to father, partake themselves of that attribute, just as they breathe the fall } air of the home, and thus become refined dead, himself are appreciated In the home blessed with children, children seeing father courteous to mother, words. they I unhap-| half shut. But outdoors. word; It should be the beginning of an eternal courtship, and that means the same consideration in the home for the wife that was given to her as a sweetheart in courtship; the same consideration for the husband, even though he sits behind the paper in the morning and doesn’t say a word. Life becomes hum-drum, but that ‘“hum-drum” is broken if we remember that “if you please,’ “thank you,” and home. During courtship, keep your eyes} wide open, but after marriage, keep them piness. complaining couples look upon the covenant at the marriage altar as the end of courtship. Self-Control fourth the temper he or she would go out and take a walk. He spent most of his time walking. So, thus far we have as contributing! factors in marriage, (1) A Good Reputa- | tion, (2) A Congenial Mate, (3) Honor at the Marriage Altar. IV. speak walk decided Marriage is a relationship | of respect. that thrives on acceptance, equality, sharone’s part, } ing, giving, helping, doing learning and laughing together. Violation of the marriage vows proves the violator to be one who cannot be} trusted, and “‘to be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” Always keep in mind the fact that the covenant you make is a fundamental factor to your happiness in marriage. Factors just not couple who ready for marriage. Young people, marriage is a relationship impa-} that cannot survive selfishness, tience, Do can’t said.’’—-(Will kill them Carlton) once | and cultured true culture children, is for the consideration essence for of others.