Show PAREXTS AND SCHOOLS I To every home where there are young folks away at school the postman frequently fre-quently brings letters in which the news and items of personal interest are overshadowed over-shadowed by requests for money or articles arti-cles of apparel ranging from neckties to bangles These letters are a source of worriment to the parents in more ways than one for to begin with they have in all probability fitted out the young people to the best of their ability when they left home and these constantly recurring demands are sources of annoyance because be-cause wishing to gratify them they find it hard to do so Then again the parents hearts are longing for little affectionate epistles that irust fill the place of personal endearments endear-ments and instead of a letter overflowing with love and loyalty comes one which puts the pai > nis in the light only of providers pro-viders and which naturally makes them just a wee hit sore To remedy this many household conclaves con-claves are held and no definite arrange went reached for sacrifice which Is the foundation of parental love will prompt them to accede to the wishes which their common sense teaches them are out of I reason If parents would arrange an llowanp at the beginning of the school term and insist upon Its being made to last up to the date of the next payment there would be no voiry In the matter of begging letters let-ters Firmness is n factor that cannot be I trifled with in an affair of this sort An I allowance which means only a gift of I money that a boy or girl can use up and feel certain of receiving more by making a wry face is of no earthly value And allowance should be given with the proviso I pro-viso that it must cover all needb until next pay day If the owner chooses to spend It all in the first hour of possession I all right It will be his or her affair how bills will be met until the puree is replenished replen-ished at the stated tlime and no a aount ot weeping or recrimination will be able to alter the stubborn facts I This method inculcates prudence It1 teaches tilt > value of money and though to the parents it may seem a little harsh to refuse what is so easy for them to I give if they wish to instill habits that I will be of value in later life when more ironey will be in the hands of the youngsters young-sters they must take the step now and stick to their decision despite all pleadings i plead-Ings and promises from the imorovident I son or daughter Philadelphia Times 1 |