(3) Teach the boys and girls the historical origin of the working class. (See Chapter Eleven.)
(4) Explain to the boys and girls, page by page, all of Chapter Ten, and urge them to explain the matter to other children.
(5) Patiently and clearly explain the meaning and the purpose of the local militia and the army.
(6) Interest the children in a circulating anti-war library, and co-operate with them in promoting the enterprise.
(7) A Ten-Dollar Cash Prize for the best definition of a militiaman who is willing to shoot the fathers and brothers of the little working class children of his neighborhood when those fathers and brothers are on strike struggling to better the condition of the mothers and the children—such a prize contest would induce a great amount of helpful thoughtfulness and discussion.
(8) Further suggestions will be found at the opening of Chapter Twelve. See also Index: “Suggestions.”
(21) Following are several passages suitable for children as declamations. Also see Index, “Declamations.”
(A) The Soldier’s Creed:[[280]]
“Captain, what do you think,” I asked,
“Of the part your soldiers play?”