Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Chariot" to "Chatelaine"

PART I.--PRIMITIVE CHARITY

The study of early communities has brought to light the history of the development of the family. "Marriage in its lowest phases is by no means a matter of affection or companionship"; and only very slowly has the position of both parents been recognized as implying different but correlative responsibilities towards their child. Only very slowly,...