Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 230, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1917 — Family Arguments. [ARTICLE]

Family Arguments.

Argument is one of the four bases of conversation. It is one of the best mental exercises. But in the bosom of the family, on unimportant matters, it Is perhaps the most prolific breeder of ill-nature that the average family circle has to fear. Few persons can triumph In an argument without pride In the defeat of the opponent, who, In his humiliation, too often resorts to sarcasm to cover his defeat. Sarcasm* a weapon .unworthy of gentlelady or a gentleman, creates hostility, begets ill* nature, and so the average family dispute begins. One is inclined sometimes to wonder if argument, except on matters of definite importance, should not be barred from the fatally circle. Its restriction to a minimum ’ would be good. Only those who can win without exultant triumph, only those who can lose with a smile and an admission of defeat should permit themselves to engage in it except when vital decision* are necessary. Peace, love, good fellowship are essential to a happy fluids ly.—Milwaukee Journal.