17 DECEMBER 1954, page 17

Letters To The Editor

WELFARE CHILDREN SIR, I find Miss Glatlys Kendon's outburst somewhat difficult to understand. I am not sure who is the principal object of her attack. At one time it seems to be......

Sir.—miss Kendon Generalises Very Rashly. It Is Possible,...

misleading, to make general statements about the social habits or the mental attitudes of children from various kinds of home; but where their emotional capacities are concerned......

Sir,—i Presume That The Article ' Children Of Welfare' By

Gladys Kendon was intended to he taken seriously. I must say I read it with a feeling of dismay that a weekly periodical that is supposed to have as one at least of its......

Sir, -1 Read Miss Gladys Kendon's Writing With Interest....

much truth in what she says and her commetlt is timely. I would, however, remind her that in our country live many youngsters who do not suffer from the protection of the......

Or Suffering' ? And This Presumably Of Children Under Eleven

and by a teacher who sees them occasionally. As for their lack of response in spiritual matters, may this not be due to natural reticence with a stranger rather than to......

Ever Taught, Where The Quality Of Teaching Is Extremely Low

and where demands made on the teachers are excessive. Material welfare is good but it is not enough, I have taught in an elementary school and am now a farmer concerned only......