Rural Problems of Today

"Rural Problems of Today" by Ernest R. Groves is a study that looks at the social and emotional sides of rural living in the early 1900s. The book studies the different problems that country communities face, mostly focusing on the way of life and mindset of people in the countryside. It tries to figure out the difficult situations and struggles experienced by families and communities in rural areas, stressing how important social support and mental health are in these places. The book starts by talking about how important family is in country life, pointing out the fine line between taking good care of kids and sheltering them too much. Groves talks about how both ignoring and controlling kids too much can cause problems, saying that while love and care are needed, they can be harmful if not used carefully. He stresses that we need to rethink how families interact with their kids and how outside influences affect them, pushing for a smarter and more active way to deal with family life in the countryside.