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Show Dawdling and Laziness Are Natural To Child's Growth and Development By LOUISE D. SCIIIDDEt, and MARTIN KASSAN (A condensed reprint from CHILD STUDY magazine) many t o r m s, from Infancy through adulthood and old age. Dawdling is usually associated with early childhood; laziness during the Idolescent years. Most parents use "dawdling" to describe a child's behavior when the child does not do what the parent asks in the expected time. !:? "Lazyness" has a little different meaningi Parents use the term laziness to describe a child's behavior when he has not performed all or ftnough of his tasks, no matter how much time is allowed ; nine-year-o- ld Coeds' Curriculum Stresses Important Fashion Courses SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 1355 Utah County. Utah fA , of and is clinging feel, but how do you move the to development, But, don't we all babyish ways. inert adolescent? t . Temperaments Different We have to account for a child's inborn "temperamental" traits in handling each individual child and his problems , . . some children have a naturally slow rhythm. This Is not changed by constant admonitions to quicken his pace child is not A "slow-motioa stiuation, with to cope failing but one who must approach it in his own way and in his own time. Don't We All Dawdle? It is natural for a parent to , 1 You can propel a young dawd- be concerned when he feels that ler into action, parents seem to his child is not outgrowing a stage take time out to cogitate, plan, reflect and dream . . . while ap parently intent on our work? Usually our time sense and other pressures snap us out of it. Children have not as yet ac quired these adult patterns . . ". time is an abstract concept which children do not erasp easily or early. Nagging does not hasten its acceptance. On the other hand, there comes a time, when parents should ac tively help their child to focus on what he is doing and what must be done. Sometimes a child welcomes their making decision for him. i Eyes And; there are occasions when the importance of an event To such as catching a train, or keeping a medical appointment makes it necessary for the parThe campus curriculum in plaids, and are also favored in a Well ent to use authority. The reason fashion includes many important, wide variety ot printed corduroy. can be explained to the child, new and required "courses" for Leather takes on a new world VISION BETTER the perhaps with a promise that By the new 4.erm. f of fashion importance in campus "later on we'll have plenty of INSTITUTE Longer jackets, suede Basic and fundamental for the stylings! leather-touchetime for play." s to tweed, There are two things about a smart d is the straight, up-- blazers, Easing The Way n silhouette in sports long coats are sophis child's eyes which place a heavy notes smart ticated the for style wear, separates and dresses. responsibility upon parents. First, A child needs help in giving up a young child usually canaot let an enjoyable pastime, such i Somewhat reminiscent of the the required list for you know if he does not see well, phrases as "supper In fifteen "flapper" era, but gently curved High on does not know the' dif minutes," or "bathtime after the in a subtle manner, such separ campus wardrobes is a versatile since he between ference semi-fittegood and poor next record!" help prepare the ates as tunics, jumper that may be worn solo or child to move on to the next task teamed up with jerseys, blouses seeing. jumpers, all show the whit or or a child's eyes n sweaters. These boast many Second, because activity. silhouette. Sleek, The behavior which we call and flexible new new are. neikline skirt notes, very-neand marvelously it's sophisticated can, like dawdling, the look on the campus. handlings, long waistlines and adaptable, he can often manage belazyness" a and important as to normal in well of see de to spite pretty range jrom A classic course for every d of a child's emotional an pect cost of at the but fects, only tweed is the perennially-favore- d growth. which effort iA may permanently In the win wise Active and dressy styles in a wide For tEe d his eyes. trying to understand a child's damage of tone com ning ways campus fashions, range of muted, dark we might examine the For example, even good young laziness, binations figure importantly in there's full and interesting sea we feel In asking ourselves way son ahead sure to rate "A" plus. eyes may become near-sightevery tweed fashion. a to him do certain task. Does from staring too long and hard From trims of knit ribbing on to out take have the gar Billy at printed words. . sportswear's collars, cuffs and man on because he's low, bage sweater necklines to the very-neAny way you iook- - at it,-- a the totem pole and no one else child goes through a tremendous above him will do it? If so, can In bulkier-than-evstitched de"knit-look- " in learning to see proper- he take on this chore cheerfully? ordeal a is the reignsign's even if the ordeal is an un Goading, threats or bribes may ly, new for the favorite ing college one for the most part. result in conscious semester. a chore done, after birth an infant's but for thegetting Shortly For leisure times about the child there Is little An international feeling In eyes look straight ahead in par carry-ove- r value. He approaches go for Bermuda campus, original styling and dra- allel lines, so the first things he the next task with, if; anything, shorts in fabrics, fresh, new uses of both new and learns to see with any clearness more resistance. of matic and their older fabrics marks the young are distant objects. "knickers" and Bermuda culottes. men's Praise For Improvement shirt sport style panorama Then comes the job of learning d pants take to new for fallE how to turn those eyes inward by A boy of fourteen put his finger Highlights of the fall sport a muscular pull, so they can fo-- on another aspect of this, when shirts story are: the collars he commented: "When I do some-soft-rol- l, collars that When youngsters need glasses, thins: good, they say, 'that's are truljr convertible; choose attractive styles, nice, but when 1 do something collars with high button closure; designedbright, g to flatter bad, I never hear the end of it!" squared: necklines with natural features. A parent needs to note and re raglan shoulders, also features on mark things in the rolled collar. cus on near objects. Also, the a child's the positive the value of behavior; Italian design child learns how to "fuse" or see The famous encouragement is almost too ob with the horizontal cross open- one object instead of two. He vious to need comment. Yet, even ing, is now made without any learns how, to judge distance. over his buttons whatsoever to give a When a child starts to school. though we may exclaim over a clean or latest picture to front. the shirt and flair sweep its are so for still in we eyes much it take dinner plate, It can be worn open or closed. the "natural" pretty 1 stage. That, is, granted . . . we are apt to be they are built to look at large remiss in praising Improvement Kids objects a considerable distance along these lines. away. With an effort no adult In our day and age, more and -can sufficiently appreciate, the more v of the child's time Is con to focus trolled and regimented. How youngster learns how Welt-Dress- ed those eyes on a - page fifteen much of his day is really fre-einches away and Isold them even to do nothing if this is what There's a steadily growing there, fixed. he really wants? Is his refusal movement to ban sloppy, clothes Even more remarkable is the to carry out some task a rebelfor grade and high school stu- "jumping" process involved in lion against constant encroachdents, It started as a measure learning to read. The child mem ment by others on that treasured to make school-ag- e boys and girls orizes the look of more and more possession called time? look less like delinquents in the printed words and sends its eyes In' general, it is helpful to rehope that their behavior would jumping along the lines of type, member, that much of our chil as fast as the words are recoc dren's laziness and dawdling is and it worked! improve nized and assume meaning in the not only inevitable, but a positive The movement began in several brain. Single words are learned part of their efforts to feel their Eastern" schools. The scnooi au thorities were delighted that both at first," then whole groups of way gradually and, experimentalboys' and girls' behavior improv wordsasare swept together by the ly forward. it leapfrogs along. In a persistent and continuous ed noticeably when blue jeans, eye All this takes visual concen form, they are usually symptoms motorcycle jackets and opennecked shirts were forbidden. tration and skill of a high order. of something troubling the child. Parents will be glad to find If there is anything wrong with Here professional help may be Make SEW A FINE SEAM' needed. clothes the eyes, is retarded or Patience and guidance have progress this pert jumper with McCall's that designers of students' No. 3334 pattern. Its "sweet- are doing their, best to help. Their halted, and you soon have a to go hand in hand in dealing heart" neckline lends Itself to approach to the problem is to "problem child" on your hands. with this part of childhood de blouses or scarf or jewelry fill-i- make the new fall clothes so good That Is one reason, why a visual velopment. Emotional growth can Pattern for the blouse is in- looking that they will be worn specialist should be consulted at not be demanded, it can only be the first sign of trouble. nurtured. with pride and care. cluded. "Quit dawdling, said Helen's mother, exasperated by seeing her daughter just sit on the end of the bed with one sock on, and the other dangling from her hand . . . f Just thinking." Like many other parents, she was finding her daughter's dawdling aggravating. At times, she lost her temper Few things can be aiore provoking than what ap pears to be a child's total disre- . . . It often crops up In connecgard of a parent's expectations. tion witS school work, music lesDawdling and laziness occur in sons, and household tasks! SUNDAY HERALD 8-- B . - 1 f all-leath- co-e- over-blouse- ' . ;i t i -- r n" - : - ; i i - i Have Young 'Learn7 to See for School it ; 1 ; 1 I 'v.,,, ' A Tn l x I f t f ' - tled-dow- w, pencil-slimne- full-circle- ! A ss s. co-e- Little Miss Styles Are Like Grownups' ed Sport Shirts Wear New 'Continental' Air w er -- S co-e- , . i ds man-tailore- d style-offshoo- ts Long-tapere- one-pie- ce . soft-rolli- , ng very-youn- 1 J Behave Better When r . i i - I n. I ; - Young misses garten to college GIRLS' GIRLS' DRESSES DENIM JEANS from kinder will be 'mere The long torso silhouette, STRETCH GIRLS' FULL SKIRT ANKLETS SLIPS Alpine Teachers (Continued from page Elongated waistlines flatter fashions from the toddler size to that of the teen. Paris gives inspiration to the young-se- t modes in the tunic, overblouse, the "A"-lin- e, as well Elaine Hymas, Grace Bi Geist, 1.29 BLOUSES 1.98 ona 2.98 1.98 to Dacron, Dan River, Ever- glaze, cotton, etc. Seersuckers, Nylons, Broadcloths 1 RAYON BOYS' SPORT : ! SOX PANTIES 39c i and 1.69 GIRLS' SPORT SHIRTS is featured in dresses, sportswear and even in coat stylings. ' 7 BOYS' to Plisse; crepe and Everglaze . Nylons and fine ized cottons Johnson, Leona Dowdle, Jolene Clegg, Madge Davies, Barbara DeGooyer, Lillian T. detailing, excitPrince, Myrtle B. Rowley, Lisle ing color variations and .unusual T. Russon, Genevieve P. Emal, trims just as in mother's wear. Leon Bawden, Richard W. Robins, ,In the world of hnn Dale Burgess. you haven't arrived until you're! Union School Earl Alj Beck, gone. . HelNelda Rasmussen, principal; en Thacker, Myrle Christiansen, Celia L. Luce, Jennie F. Rowley. Westmore School Fen ton J. Verena Decker, Prince, principal; Eula Norton, LuDeane W. Janson, Francis Bushman; Ara Belliston, Shirley Mabey, Marvel J, Mclff, Barbara Davis, Bernice Liddell. Helen Wentz, Karol June Payne, Phyllis MerrelL Crystal Maughan, Billie Badger, Russell Hansen, Robert J. Emal, Bethel Allred, Barbara Ebenstein, Kenneth R. Whit wood, Keith D. Horton, Calvin Frandsen, Roberta Hunt. Lois 1,29 p, mercer- - the most "jeune fiile" of all fashions, 2.98 Heavy weight. Brown, blue or grey. 29cto79c en-semb- led to Dan River Plaids, prints. Criskay, etc. dyed-to-mat- ch 6-- B) 1.99 1.99 to 3.98 smartly dressed as many new exciting fashions are chalked up on the fashion slate. School will surely be All fun whenshopping PLEATED FRESHNESS there's such a wide the freshness of a spring Sun- variety of styles, fabrics and gay day . . . this little girl's suit by colors from which to choose. Edward Neubauei has a real Adult fashions that the young look with a long line crowd loves have been grown-u- p adapted boxy jacket and pleated skirt in to suit school settings. Dering Milliken's "Diplomat." The grown-u- p themes of No soiling and no wrinkling worcoordinates . . . the ries for Mommy jus, suds it and look of multi-un- it coshang it up to drip dryf those tumes . . . and the new luxury of crisp pleats will stay as sharp Orlons, Acrilans, Dynels and othas the day you took the suit er; synthetic fibers will surely rate with tots to teens. t home from the store. 49c Pastel colors, plain lace trims. sPeCiai4pr.l.OO P, or Others to ...... 69cpe. Provo, S Utah : ; 368 West Center ;j j ' FOR r I ... m - co-e- liiI s ; s, , equipment he has left out, but mothers, and what to children. or do it really want to be tidy To the mother it means not only iust lets things accumulate, this way?' enJv things just about hisit work, but a question: how to get would be well to think an end in can Tidiness become t v f mil ,itn! the; family to be a bit tidier, a ri,incs;nc nd .ponUnfell, for instance that he;elf UI ;e0,y bit more cooperative about pick Does heKAlftnot some To mc an1 ic mq!Iv wantedj11 I ing; up? neat a wellkept house mothers, Tmember of The little child does not leave a sense of brings security. It s m' his. things about out of wilful a badge of succesr with which to For another child, untidiness may win, the naughtiness. The idea of being omnlv approval of friends and . H th result of a full, busv tidy is something he must grad :aXJU .r-T- relatives.. acute ujc nuivu ua&c vc&u Parents who ually fearn. put appearance of secondary importance. ing up, Teaching By Example the home before the active life At first it works best to teach Neatness Overdoing that goes on within it, are making a cniia ny example, w hen we Sometimes a very neat and tidy a mountain out of untidiness when have finished with things we put youngster is working out his in- it could be a molehilL Each famthem away that is "the way we security by keeping things "just ily must decide for itself the im do jit m our home." so." Sometimes he feels that this portance of tidiness to tnem so Sometimes a child' will follow is the way to win acceptance from that it may be seen in perspechis' mother around and "help" with his mother and father. A little tive. Onlr in this way can it be the job. But, it will be many years less tidiness might be a whole- put in its proper place in the life of the family and be met with before most children manage all some sign. clean-ucommon sense. p is untidiness the In many families, entirely alone. Too Much Parents May Expect Sometimes if a little child does not enter into the game of picking upjorhis"helping," It may be a sign STUDY THESE TERRIFIC that parents are expecting too much of him in other ways. It would be well to stop and think. Has he had too stimulating a day? Is he too tired? Has pick-u- p time come too late?, Could I be expecting too much too soon? Untidiness And The Child As the child gets older, untidiness may mean many things. It may mean absorption in a hobby, which entails leaving .out unfinish i " er d. By GLADYS G. JENKINS ed v.ork for the collection. This Is just the family pattern. Mother's (A condensed reprint from CHILD constructive untidiness. own dresser, closets and kitchen STUDY magazine) But the untidiness of the school- - shelves are a clutter. Father can Untidiness" the very word age child may also mean rebellion never find what he wants in the table. against too many household pres basement or on his work sparks most mothers into verbal sures t action. It seems to be a com mon problem in almost every If a child has no interest in Sometimes a is going to home. , What does it mean to returning to the playthings drj hav to make a family decision: "Do we . co-e- and-dow- ' . Children's Untidiness Is a Common Problem, in the Opinion of Educator GOING... BACK TO SCHOOL ! if , , SWEATEE CiLASSECa II- 3cBtrD - (yicBiru "'.4 If You're tn style ond you're wear Day's San Juan Slacks. You have such luxurious feeling and appearing the fabrics used in make Das Slacks. up-to-da- te I. Si IV4 ask about the flannels All-Wo- ol .. 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