Why Parents Used To Mail Their Babies

The video explores the historical practice of mailing children in the early 1900s, starting with James Beagle, the first baby mailed. It discusses the trend, notable cases, and the eventual outlawing of the practice due to legal concerns. The video also highlights other unusual items sent through the mail and concludes with modern incidents related to mailing.

Who was the first baby to be mailed?

• James Beagle

• Charlotte May Pierstorff

• Maude Smith

• Edna Neff

What inspired the children's book 'Mailing May'?

• The story of James Beagle

• The journey of Charlotte May Pierstorff

• The longest child mailing journey

• The last child mailing case

What was a major factor in making child mailing illegal?

• The humorous portrayal of child mailing

• The longest child mailing journey

• The cost of mailing children

• Public criticism

How were children typically transported when mailed?

• In a special child compartment

• In a wooden crate

• In a canvas sack

• As companions with mail carriers

What was the public's general perception of child mailing?

• A modern convenience

• A sensible economic solution

• Cruel and unusual

• A dangerous practice

What was the outcome of the investigation into Maude Smith's mailing?

• It was celebrated as a success

• Someone was likely reprimanded

• It was deemed legal

• It led to a new law

What modern case involved a person mailing themselves?

• Maude Smith

• James Beagle

• William Deluccia

• Edna Neff