I was informed that he and his wife were very kind to him.

Many young men treat their parents kindly and affectionately, but they do it more as a favor than as a duty; in fact, as between equals.
In connection with this subject I may mention that as soon as a son marries, however young and inexperienced he may be, he leaves his parents' roof.

He and his bride will set up a separate establishment so that they can do as they please without the supervision of their parents.

The latter do not object, as it gives the young folk an opportunity to gain experience in keeping house.

Young wives have a horror of having their mothers-in-law reside with them; if it be necessary to have an elderly lady as a companion they always endeavor to get their own mothers.
American women are ambitious and versatile, and can readily apply themselves to any task with ease.