But his SON was allowed his own way, never taught to keep in the right road, never controlled, never confidentially considered. If such a boy went into the navy, he received the training needed, but which his PARENTS would have neglected. Those who have received the fatherly instruction of the navy have been turned out well-mannered, given the best of health and the knowledge of how to keep it. And do not make the mistake too often made that the navy takes unruly boys, those SENT away from home or the riff-raff from the cities. The navy will not accept such useless stuff. If for no other reason I am a believer in a bigger navy, for it seems to me the only way we can control and bring to full and decent manhood the thousands of neglected youths throughout the land. Trained, having a vocation, worldly-wise, but not evil or sneaking, these youths are exerting a good example wherever they locate after leaving the service. They bring their brain-tools ashore with them and use them, take care of them and know the fearful results of an immoral life. So I say to you boys who cannot decide upon just what you want to do, yet know that you must do something, try the navy. There you will find several vocations from which to pick and be trained in. You will obtain a knowledge of the world, broaden your intellect and secure perfect health. When you come out you will be fitted to do something. If you remain home hanging around, you will probably end in being a helpless man――in more ways than one. Yes, helpless in mind and perhaps limbs. Why? Because the boy who goes through the public schools and then out into the world runs imminent danger of being ruined for life through one fact――HE HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE. I have hinted in these Chats that there is one factor that does more to injure man’s brain and body than all the ordinary diseases in the world. It is such a big factor in making or unmaking man that I shall only point out here the importance of knowing all about this disease and other troubles following the disease. This disease is sexual in its origin. Of course you all know that venereal diseases exist. You have heard about syphilis and gonorrhea. I have classed them under one disease only because they arise from one cause. Besides these two there are many complications arising from both. Now what is the truth about these diseases? Why should a boy, girl, everyone, know about these fearful things if they intend keeping away from the women who spread these vile troubles? Just because the danger does not lie altogether in those of evil habits and professions. If the diseases were only caught by those who lived immoral lives, and stayed with these people, it would not be necessary to go into full details. But these diseases do their great injury to the innocent and ignorant――those ignorant of these important matters.