There is no form of tyranny equal to that of the infant, who, assured of his right to unlimited service from all in sight, makes his demands at all times and in all ways.

He pays for his subjection of parents and grandparents and they are all usually willing slaves.

But it is often a great advantage if the parents, at least, have had a chance to make full acquaintance with each other's pet weaknesses and each other's best qualities before "the baldheaded tyrant from No Man's Land" makes his appearance.

It is, therefore, clearly a matter of frank and full discussion and settlement before marriage not only as to the fundamental question of whether or not there shall be children, but also if, as is the case in the overwhelming majority of cases, the young people hope for offspring, when they shall begin to call them to the home.
The thing of all others to be avoided is the outgrown idea that heavenly magic attends completely to these matters.

It is earthly wisdom and unselfishness and good intent that are needed in this as in all the great decisions of life.