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Show rere ree and School: Vital Links Mb x and Mors, by LILY ESKELSEN President, i eer errr ree eee ee eee Ne ee (EE Home MARCH 22, 1996 Milfors Maviter PAGE3 . Getting the kids to do their. lhe PUMULGE of lew daughler homework is always a fun-fiiled part -of our entertainment. Lrooks are pleased lo. aatiotiite Utah Education Associati Stephen family's Kirisla Site evening v7 The show begins when Mom or Dad says, "Do you have any homework?" The answers vary, depending on what T.V. : “huts Donervts SOM . Mr Gia af : program is just beginning. After an investigation worthy of Dick Tracy, we finally establish that, yes, there Lr WUE» Mors, : Vhows She plewsure Of YOU is homework to do. Now, the real fun begins. a reyplenled al &, . MA Ler Gin CONY ANY POCY MOTE Dolor Neerypoccthor and Linda Neorpoccther Kids are sent upstairs to complete said homework. This is usually accomplished in the time it takes to complete a 15-second Nike commercial which the kids complain about missing. Mom and Dad now begin Quality Control nineteen hundred and ruinely - sit focrr secon until len o loch eave Bounly Faw Building son of David and Barbara Hoenrie, on Syiday, the twonty-ninth day of Neiirch 19.96. Minerseclle Hoey “UeaY Inspection. "May I see your work?" Monesivlle Ula "I'm done." "May I see it?" "The teacher doesn't care if it's right.” "I can't read your handwriting." "The teacher doesn't care.” "Let's spotcheck a few of the math problems and make sure you're doing them right." "The teacher doesn't care. Vou ave invited to attend a reception to be held in their honor that evening from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the LDF? Church, 26S? 100 WO: Milford, Ue. We just correct our own papers, so it doesn't matter.” During these amusing little conversations with my children, | try to remember two things. First, as a teacher, I know who it is who doesn't care. Second, I want my children to be responsible for the quality of their work. I can force them with threats; I can bribe them | ‘with rewards (and both). Inevitably, them to choose themselves. Parents I have done I must allow quality for must slowly but surely move from inspector to pring time facilitator. Ask to review your child's work. Be positive about the good points. Be general about needed improvements. Let your children know you can help them improve their work. Let them know you want to help them. However, forcing them to revise their work while looking over their shoulders not only causes resentment and rebellion, but you will have taken the responsibility from them. Their homework will have become your project. Set up the expectation that they are good students who want to succeed, and then give them the opportunity to choose to improve. When it's their choice, it's their success. if you need extra cash for: Obituary eCar Repair eA Vacation Mala Macfarlane Memmott Rollins Parowan: Mala MacFarlane Memmott Rollins, age 85, passed away March 18, 1996 in the Beaver Valley Hospital. She was born on eNew Clothing eSchool Expense eHome Improvement eMedical Bills eInsurance eDental Work eYou Name It! February 28, 1911 in Parowan, Utah to Daniel Ford and Pearl Milinda Jensen MacFarlane. Cash Loans Are Available Today! She married Roy Vincent Memmott in 1929. He passed away in October 1933. she married Carmon A. Rollins on Call or stop in and simply tell us “how much”. We'll need a few hours to complete the details and, upon approval, we'll have the money waiting for you. October 16, 1944 in Parowan, Utah, and he passed away on August 6, 1994. Mala taught nursery school in Parowan for numerous years. She attended the University of Utah and Utah State University. she was known as a marvelous cook. She loved people and would often take care of the sick. She had as great lover of poetry and enjoyed doing embroidery work and making things with her hands. Her greatest love was for her family, her children, grand and great grandchildren, and her brothers and sisters. She was known to her family and friends as “Grandma Nan”. She is survived by her daughters, Norda & William Barton of Parowan, Mary Linda & Rowland Yardley and April & Ray Alan Yardley, all of Beaver. She has 11 grand and 20 great and | great great grandchild. Brothers, Daniel J. MacFarlane or Parowan and LaMon J& Neva MacFarlane of St. George. Sister, Mary Matheson of Cedar City. Don’t delay. We have money available and offer fast, friendly and confidential service. St. George 628-2693 | sister-in-law Mae & Don Atkin of Vista, California. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, march 23, ‘996 at 1:00 P.M. in the Parowan LDS 2nd Ward Chapel. 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