---
title: 'The Young Man at Play'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Charles Henry Parkhurst'
date: 1896-10-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Children and Youth'
- 'Education'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 24'
- 'Matthew 6'
- 'Genesis 3'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/parkhurst-1896-the-young-man-at-play
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# The Young Man at Play

1896 Ladies' Home Journal essay arguing play is natural and reveals true character; advises young men to choose wholesome amusements and warns against morally tainted theatre.

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