Parent Guide > Advice to the Newly Married Lady

by Samuel K. Jennings 1808

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "Advice to the Newly Married Lady" by Samuel K. Jennings.

In "Advice to the 'Newly Married Lady'" (1808), a doctor from the 19th century advises new wives to defer to their husbands.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Gender Roles as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"How do we define the roles of men and women?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this essay at home:
    • What was "Advice to the Newly Married Lady" about?
    • What did you learn about Gender Roles?
  • Watch The history of marriage - Alex Gendler at home with your child.