Principles of Marriage and Family Ethics

(Chris Devlin) #1

Chapter 31


Men's Hobbies


Somemenliketohavecertainhobbiesathome. Theyareinterested in,
say.collectingstampsorbooks,gardeningorphotographyintheirspare
timeathome.Suchhobbiesareclassifiedasthebestandhealthiestpas-
time activities. They are very useful in that they attract men towards
their homes as well as causing their relaxation. One can become de-
pressedandfrustratedfrombeingidle,itisafactthatoneofthewaysof
treatingpeoplewithmenialdisordersistokeepthembusywithcertain
jobs.Thoseofuswhoworkmorethanothersaregenerallylessaffected
by mental disorders. and are less attracted towards dangerous
occupation.


Therefore, woman should respect the healthy hobbies of their hus-
bands andshouldnut regard theirpastime activities asfoolish,cheap,
anduseless.Womenmustencouragetheirmenintheseactivitiesandco-
operate with them if necessary.

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