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Show PROTECTING THE MENTAL MEN-TAL HEALT0F CHILDREN (Dlvlblou of Health Education Ii. O. Gowiuih, Director.) I'nrouta and' tcaclicru alike should bo ndvlsod iih to tho points In child training that art' valuable as promot. Inc and prosorvliiK mental health. Tlio followliiR BUKKcatlons leceutly put out by tho National Committco for Mental Hygiene aro so valuable Uiat wo pass them on: Give your child opportunity for a variety or wholesome activities and IntorcstB. Train your child to work hard In some regular occupation suited to Ida ability and talonlH, but to avoid f-tlKUu by aleruatlon ot work nnd rest. Train your child to kIvo attention to tho present Hltuatlou rather than to tho future Truln your child to strict obedience In u fow Important matter and let him alonu In rogard to unimportant thlllKH. Avoid conditions that tend to product) pro-duct) ovorstraln or precocity. Tho spcolal bunlneus of a young child Is to bo n child to grow nnd to play with othor chlldron. Protect your child from shocks. Do not frighten him yourself or let otb. er people do so. RncouraKo frankness and directness. direct-ness. Gho your child a variety of well cooked wliolesomo food In ample quantity at reRiiInr Intervals. Train your child to avoid drugs and stlmulautH of all kinds. Train your child to healthful habits of sleep lu fresh air, giving opportunity oppor-tunity for nt least ulno hours, nnd for moro than that before the ago! of twelve. If your child shows any difficulty In adaptation sleeplessness, emn. |
