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Show A n 'm f" i ppap40ea&iap0Hq0Hlfp .'Vv- 2C DESERET it NEWS, , - Give praise for kindness By Dr. Elliott Landaa Professor of cfW Oeveioomrot University of Utoft Until your little boy looks you tn the eye and asks why the world is so full of war and hate, until you feel his fear for himself at the prospect of slogging through some faraway Jungle, you cant begin to comprehend my cautious ness as I start to wnte this ar-- , contemplating or rearing families. An equally challenging dare is aimed at those who lead our schools. If Russell's answer is so simple why couldnt we reorder the priorities assigned to growth and development of our children at home or at school Today's tide. In the New York Times magazine section of March 18, i973, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Professor of Psychology at the City College of New York, the man whose data on the hurt inflicted upon black children through school desegregation moved the Supreme Court to its landmark W4 school desegregation decision, tells his interviewer that he believes he has tfc answer to the worlds persistent inequities. Clark, in tins unusual article m which he is asked to reflei t upon the progress his people have made since 19H, refeis to an article ty Bertrand Russell in which the philosopher is asked whether there is a solution to the fundamental problem of human cruelty and conflict. Russell, claiming some em-- , barrassment at his simple unsophisticated answers said, If we could find some Way in which human beings could have kindness as the essence of their relationship with their fellow human beings, this would be the answer. An intriguing problem is raised for those of us either No, I have not been drinking or smoking pot' Remember our objective is to make kindness the most valued human experience So, here we go Now if Jimmy gets his sister up so she wont be late, we loudly approve If he sets the table for the family we really whoop it up. If he helps a friend or his sister with their homework we act as if it is the greatest Llumph of the day. If hes kind to anyone we make much of It. Family In other words, from infancy up we only reward those behaviors that exhibit human kindness , Dr Jerome Kaga.i of Harvard recently wrote that in grades 1 through 3 we should only give good mark" for good behavior. 2 DR. ELLIOTT LWIDRU Our goal is kindness, isnt Suppose we decide to rarely emphasise or reinforce anything at home or at school BIT kindness Lets see how It might work If you allow me this flight of fancy, lets see where it takes us it When Jirmny gets up in the morning and makes his bed, we Say nothing If he comes in to breakfast on time we make no comment. If he does his homework, chores, or vacuums his room, we simply take it for granted. If he gets As on his report card we ignore it, if he makes the varsity we simply shrug our shoulders to the four pillars of success and give great approval to success in any or all of these endeavors. And we have reaped what we have sown . . a world more interested in victory, honor, and riches, than m kindness, concern, and the nurturing of humans The world, my son, is full of war and hate because the people have venerated false gods. Pogo said it nicely. We have met the enemy and he is us On a diet? Rice is nice If youre counting calories, on a special diet, here are some tips to keep m mind or Rice has only 90 calories per Just as once we graded de- half cup serving, making it a portment or conduct, just as food friendly to the dieter As now we give for aca- demic achievement, he suggests that in order to alter significantly the value systems of our six, seven and we only give As for being decent and fair and attach less value tn outstanding scholastic attainment Ive said same, only if we I just about the figure that by six havent thoroughly value of kindness it is nearly too late As a nation we tend to venerate the the intellect, affluent, the brave, and the athletic. And so, early in a childs life, we point the way stressed the while at the same time providing needed energy. Rice is a primary source of carbohydrates, and because of its digestibility the calories are readily available for energy and to help utilize other nutrients. 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