This book represents a realistic picture of the girls in families of different rural occupations in the South. Based on the author's experience with over two thousand out-of-school girls, it explains their problems, describing the homes and daily routine of living that comprised their background, and suggests programs to interest them in the difficult period between leaving school and having homes of their own. Originally published in 1935. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.