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Show 3 May 20, 1999 MooitoriBTig behavior redly by Glen O. Jenson Family and Human Development Specialist : We can blame violent behavior with an automobile on a lot of things, but if each of us monitored most people obey the traffic rules. Most people are courteous in their driving behaviors. : and marvel at how well Utah State University our own behavior, the problem could certainly be significantly reduced. Before taking to the highways, consider the following suggestions: Start early enough in your preparations for work or errand running so you have a few minutes to focus your thoughts on something calming and relaxing before you leave home. Tell someone how much you love and care for them prior to leaving for work. Your day will go a lot better and so will theirs. Leave home with ample time to get to work. If you leave with little time to spare, then everything that slows you down becomes an irritant and a source of frustration to you. Try to arrange your commute to work or errand running at times when there is less traffic. Recognize, if you are leaving home under lots of stress, you are much more likely to act in an irresponsible fashion. Find ways to relieve your stress in ways other than irresponsible behavior behind the steering wheel. Create a relaxing environment in your car. Select some calming music either from the radio, a tape, or a CD. You might want to try singing happy songs to yourself. COIpIBNTAIlY react rag If someone is observed driving aggres- sively, avoid eye con- tact and never make obscene gestures show- ing your frustration. Use your horn very sparingly, if at all, and obey all traffic laws. Slow down and get away from someone acting in an irresponsible manner. Note a description of the car and a license plate number and report the incidence to the police. Take a big breath and then go on withyour business, of driving to where you are going. Be a courteous driver. Someone is much more likely to treat you courteously if you are courteous. Think of the damage that could or might be done to other drivers if you get someone outraged because of your neglectful driving. I Car-po- ol f Set a positive and responsible example to your children and spouse while driving. This will help them to avoid road rage either in themselves or other people. B.eing;angry or frustrated is not healthy for you else. Arriving 'at your destination with ori anyone, whenever possible. We all tend to act: kinder to others when we are in the presence Do not take traffic problems personally! Pause" other people. of,,: , Club care center I When the Officers' Club is with co-locat- ed the Enlisted Club, how about building a mini child-car- e center in the middle of the It would be very convenient and building? used by many, especially on Members Night when children aren't allowed. I appreciate your idea, but building a child care center in the club isn't possible since the pri mary intent for Air Force childcare centers is to support working families. The goal in the Air Force is to meet 100 percent of the bases' demands for childcare and until all centers are funded and built, it wouldn't be reasonable to seek funds for this purpose. In addition to the Parents Night Out pro-- ' gram, offered through the Youth Activities Center and the Child Development Center, you may also use the Family Child Care program when visiting our clubs. Kudo Recently we came to your base for the funeral of our granddaughter who was killed in a traffic accident while on her way to school. Every person and department that we spoke to or dealt with went far beyond what we expected. The personnel and their efforts made our terrible loss bearable. remember the kindness and considerate efficiency that the fine members of your We will always command extended to us. 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