Beautiful Girlhood compiled by Debra Maffett
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
Beautiful Girlhood by Mabel Hale was written in 1922. Those years forming the transition period between childhood and womanhood are filled with wonderful interest and attractiveness, for there is nothing of more beauty and grace than the budding and blossoming of girlhood. But the young feet that travel this way are often fearful and uncertain, or willful and bold. Each and all have need of guidance; they need a helping hand along the way. This book is sent forth with a sincere desire to be a blessing. In a timeless way, this classic book offers practical, biblical wisdom on the issues every girl faces, from beauty to attitudes to relationships.
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instances, she would take a different course from what her parents are<br />
taking, that what seems most needful to them and upon which they insist —<br />
seems needless and superficial to her; while other things which she thinks<br />
are very necessary — they call foolish and silly. She wants to do many things<br />
of which they do not approve and will not permit — and require of her what<br />
is irksome and hard. She feels as if she were being pressed into a mold that<br />
does not fit — while her whole heart cries out for freedom to come and go<br />
and do as she pleases.<br />
Some girls accept their own point of view as correct, and contend and argue<br />
for their own way until all the beauty and peace of the home-life is<br />
destroyed. This is a grievous mistake, and one that can bring only sorrow<br />
and regret in its wake. Other girls despondently give up to their parents'<br />
way — and develop no mind or character of their own. This, too, is a<br />
mistake, which weakens the nature of any girl.<br />
But other girls submit to their parents because it is right that they should<br />
do so — yet holding, weighing, and considering their own opinions, really<br />
trying to learn what is best. A girl who will do this, will soon develop<br />
judgment and discretion that her parents will be glad to honor.<br />
I have in mind now a sweet girl of eighteen who for two years and more has<br />
not only helped to earn the family living, but has done practically all the<br />
buying and planning of the younger children's clothes. Her mother is not<br />
afraid to trust the care of the children to her when they go out, nor does she<br />
fear that her oldest daughter will misbehave when not in her presence. She<br />
does practically as she pleases, because she has <strong>by</strong> thoughtful consideration<br />
developed judgment and wisdom sufficient to be given that liberty. How<br />
much of the happiness of this home rests at the door of this sweet girl, we<br />
cannot say.<br />
The younger daughter in the home has it in her power to make home a<br />
sweet, comfortable place to live, where laughter and sunshine will cheer the<br />
cloudiest day. Or she may turn all its pleasures to bitterness — and bring<br />
sorrow and heartache. If she can submit to her parents' control, can be<br />
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