The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 3 (of 4) A Personal Guide to the New Science of Better Living and Better Babies

"The Eugenic Marriage, Volume 3" by W. Grant Hague is a guide from the early 1900s exploring the science of eugenics for improved living and healthier babies. It looks at marriage, the health of mothers, the duties of wives, and how raising children greatly affects their futures. Initially, the book talks about the important early years of marriage, highlighting the right age and temperament compatibility for successful partnerships. Hague suggests that marrying around age twenty-three is ideal for people to be ready, both genetically and emotionally, to raise robust children. The book addresses the obligations of a wife, emphasizing her crucial role in promoting her husband's productivity and the family's well-being. It suggests that early marriage can negatively impact the health of mothers and their children, which leads to a conversation about the responsibilities within families.