Browsing by Subject "Family"

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"The Boy and the Girl in the Syrian Family"

Karam, Afifa (Al-Aalam al-jadid al-nisa'iah, 1913-08)

Argues that the different treatment of boys and girls in the Syrian/Arab family ends up hurting the boy and helping the girl. Recommends treating both equally and bringing them up properly.
"My Mother-in-Law"

Tannous, Victoria (Al-Akhlaq, 1921-01)

Provides advice to both the mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law as to how to have a happy home, suggests that the husband is the key to harmony, and advises parents to save for old age so as not to depend on their children.
"The Syrian Family in America"

Abdel-Nour, Rashid (Fatat Boston, 1918-01-25)

Blames the new environment in the U.S. (where children are free and financially productive) for the Arab children's rebellious attitude toward the parents.

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