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Show . liness by snootily declaring that her classmates are silly and boring -- or else wailing participate in dances and er quick-wittedne- encouraged her to argue, which, didn't endear" her to other children. Now Anita's mother is troubled as she sees her defiant, sarcastic daug" hter approaching the teen years whpn fripnHs mpan sn much... . Anita's father, something of an intellectual, feels his daughter will come into her own whenjshe goes to college and, rubs elbows with her "mental equals.'- - The fact that she's disliked by her present friends doesn't bother him. Like Karen, Anita may find her real place in society only after she is grown up. Yet :a A i l: 4 signs she is a troubled young girL Her of many ther's opinion that everything will turn out all right isn't justified by the facts. Helping Anita find a hobby she can share with other boys and girls, or getting her to - e activities, prob- -' ably would not solve her difficulties. Even losing weight under medical supervision might not be the. a n s w e r , though it might be a start that they ignore her because she is stout and a "brain." But her "pain at being ignored by her classmates shows up in tearful explosions. Anita's Droblem isn't all her fault When she was a little girl, her parents were amused ss and by her oth- - j. teen-ag- Anita is bothered by her own anger. She needs help to find better ways of expressing and controlling her feelings. Without a attitude, Anita could use her energy in developing her natural gifts. She will never be a party girl reading and serious discussion will be her "favorite Interests all her life" -- but she can win real friends. The fact that a child is not popular with his classmates may or may not be cause for worry, as the examples of Karen and Anita show. If your child spends most of his free time alone, ask yourself if he does so from choice or because he doesn't know how to make friends and get along with other children. If he is pleasantly occupied in' an active, creative way when he is by himself, if he is cheerful and full of lively curiosity, then probably all is well. The ability to be happy-al- one is a rare gift these daysIf your child has it, don't sell him short! ' ' ' - ! . - is t'l ,. -- ........ , , " - !.g chip-on-the-shoul-- der " ' , O- ' - v v.. - ... v - .,- - ' ' . i --77- ' V -- Ll....,,'. ,. 7 :.. T .. ". r " . , . 4 3 delicious food treats a fro m yo ur package of I 1 1 1 I uaker a-f- BUTTERSCOTCH OATMEAL L (Shown above.) Let a spoonful of brown sugar melt into good hot Quaker Oats for an elegant butterscotch flavor your family will love. For tasty breakfast variety, also try such other toppings as : US: fi' '"1 '''.'-,.- , nVi . .. Chopped Dates Chofolatt Chips Honty Marmalade - s - .- Note for faster breakfasts: New Quick Quaker Oats requires only 1 minute of actual cooking. tThe oat flakes are rolled thinner to give you creamy smooth oatmeal in less time.) If you prefer the flavor and texture of oatmeal, try old-sty- MapU Syrup BuMr le Old Fashioned Quaker Oats cooked a mere 5 minutes. En joy good hot oatmeal tomorrow. SCOTCH TOFFEE BARS f ..... x ' Vs cup r 5 Vi teaspoon salt mtllcd butter er margarine';:;; 1 ; 2 cupV Quaker Oaf (quick er eld fashioned, uncooked) Vl cup brown sugar cup dark corn syrup 'i teaspoons vanillay TOPPING: 1 six-oun- ce semi-swe- et . Va package chocolate pieces, melted cup chopped nutmeats Pour melted butter or margarine over rolled oats and mix thoroughly. Add brown Sugar r torn syrup, salt d and vanilla, blending well. Pack firmly into 7x1 pan. Bake in a very hot oven 12 (450F.) minutes, or until rich brown color. When thoroughly cool, turn out of pan. Spread melted chocolate over top. Sprinkle with nutmeats. Chill; Cut in bars. Store in refrigerator. Makes 24 bars. ' W well-grease- 6 i t5 JUICY DOUBLE-DEC- HAMBURGERS K " PAniES: pounds ground beef teaspoons salt teaspoon pepper cup tomato juice MEAT 1 V? 2 Va ,1 Va cup chopped onion ?Nl cup Quaker Oats (quicker old fashioned, uncooked) FILLING AND TOPPING; " 6 slices American cheese A tablespoons chili sauce Combine all ingredients for the meat patties. Shape into 12 patties. Pan-fry- ; put 2 patties together with i slice of American cheese. $crve with chili sauce. Makes 6 servings.. . " Pushing a retiring child into group activities causes her to feel ill at ease. Her gregariousness must develop naturally. . . .. Wrt.lVn - rr rCTOXt PIir VI IITAXT" npmTJi 4PI1 nil I lLlUn Ul lilt. Oi-IV- VJ . .j Wil ro 1 r.....x. w urnro i k iUU blbilllMUJ & i j -- 1 j j ..j |