Show FOR BETTER SCHOOLS HELP THE TEACHER the following article was handed in this week and no doubt would be good rules tor for the parents to follow 1 to be exemplary exam plary before their c hildren children as they expect the teachers I 1 to 0 be parents are the most influential fluent fl ial teachers children have hence the school can neither be given the credit nor blame tor for the major part of childrens knowledge and actions 2 parents are expected to lo do all in their power to have their children in regular attendance 3 expect them to sen see that children can get to school on time every day 4 do not permit pupils to use coffee tobacco etc I 1 5 see that children under twelve years are in bed by nine 0 clock those between twelve and fifteen by and those above fifteen by 1000 p m 6 do not permit children to aimlessly run and loaf on the streets 7 do not give parties par ties on school nights 8 teach teach I 1 to respect authority 9 teach children to respect public property school books supplies etc 10 do not send small children those under six years with larger ones to take care of in school 11 when child is tardy or absent send excuse with him giving reason tor for the same 12 expect that children be neat and clean clothes may not be expensive or new but they can au lie be kept clean and pate patched bod children should bathe at least once each week pupils should not impose impose on the rest ot of the school by coming with clothes which reek with the odor of the corral 13 physical detects defects such as decayed teeth detective defective eyes adenoids aden tonsils etc should be looked after as soon as po possible sible ble A competent doctor should be consulted 14 keep children out of 0 school it if they are sick do not send any child who has a breaking out of any kind until the doctor has told you that it contagious 15 live up to quarantine regulations and help force others to do likewise 16 se that sleeping and living rooms at hame are well ventilated 17 parents paints should visit school this is as enuch chuch their duty as it is the teachers to visit the home 18 never talk about teachers faults or peculiarities before school children or others from whom they may hear it 19 do not criticise criticism critic ise the teachers and schools upon reports and rumors I 1 from others only do so after you have been seen and heard tor for yourself I 1 20 be interested enough in your children to let them tell you th the stories sing you the songs read to you etc the things they have in school ask them what they did thru the day 21 do not prepare lessons for children but always encourage them to be well prepared and dig the things out ou for themselves |