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OBJECTIONS TO INSPECTION.
These have been comparatively few. In 3,623 examinations
162 objections were received.
The objectors consist practically of three classes, first,
those whose objection is due to ignorance or misconception of
the reason or necessity for examination. The number of these
varies in different schools, due very largely to the influence of
the head teacher, a few words of explanation to the parents
generally at once removing the objection. The second class
object because they know the condition of their children is
open to criticism. The third consists of those peculiarly
constituted people who object to anything and everything,
they might be termed professional objectors, and apparently
the gratification of their peculiar prejudice is more important
to them than the condition of their children. Why any sane
parent should object to the free examination of his child,
properly conducted in the parent's presence it is difficult to
conceive.
During the year scores of cases of defective vision,
hypertrophied tonsils, adenoids, many cases of slight heart or
lung disease, etc. were found and of which the parents were
quite ignorant. Although the number of objections was not
great, no doubt a similar percentage of defects exists in these
children as in the others, and it is a matter for regret that they
should have to suffer for the foolish views of their parents.
ATTENDANCE OF PARENTS.
This is always to be desired, they can often give information
as to the previous health of the child and in return
direct advice can be given concerning any defect found on
examination.
Unfortunately the parents who attend are chiefly those who
take the greatest care of their children and therefore the
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