A cityless and countryless world : $b An outline of practical cooperative individualismOlerich, Henry
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A cityless and countryless world : $b An outline of practical cooperative individualism
Olerich, Henry
Cooperation; Social problems -- Miscellanea
“Nos. 11 and 12 are two artificial lakes for bathing and swimming
purposes. They are fenced in with a high fence, so that no very little
children can get in unattended. These lakes are each 100 by 300 feet
in size, with a large fountain in the center of each. The water is
supplied and the fountain fed by the engine in the ‘big-house.’ One of
these lakes is fitted for children who can not swim, and is so shallow
that they cannot drown in it. The entrance is guarded by a self-closing
gate, which is so difficult to open that a child who is too young to
help itself can not open. In this shady, crystal, clear lake, supplied
with all bathing and swimming conveniences, our little children daily
bathe, swim and play when the weather is favorable. Our children are
so independent, so well taught, and things are all so convenient that
a child two or three years old needs no assistance in dressing and
undressing. They go where they like and do what they please. The other
one of these lakes is similarly fitted up, but is much deeper and is
used by grown persons. The entrance is guarded by a self-locking door,
and no man or woman who does not carry a key can get in alone. This
prevents little children from getting in, for they are not supplied
with keys. By means of these artificial, as well as other natural
bodies of water, every man, woman and youth is a good swimmer; we learn
it in childhood and practice it all through life.
“This beautiful park, which is the pride of every member of the
family, is adorned with closely shaven lawns, dense shade trees, rare
ornamental trees, all varieties of beautiful odoriferous flowers,
play-grounds for all kinds of out-door games, and all apparatus for
amusement which men, women and children desire to use. The park and
everything in it is kept in order by our most experienced men and women
we have in the family.”
“Are your wives always attended by their husbands when out in the park,
on the boulevard, etc., or do they sometimes go alone?” asked Mrs.
Uwins.
“Mrs. Uwins, your question clearly shows that you do not yet understand
our social conditions. We have no husband and wife at all as you know
them here. But this I will explain to you further on under the head of
sexual relations, because it does not belong to the present topic.
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