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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-03-23, Page 22 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, March 23, 1994 C Close-up Youths raise atone BY TIM CUMMING Expositor Editor No doughnuts. No chocolate bars. No pizza, no hamburgers, no veg- etables, no milk, no chips and no fruits. Nothing except juice and pop. This was the diet of a Seaforth church youth group when eight young people went 30 hours with- out food. "We're very rich compared to those who don't know where their next meal is coming from," said Dale Ann McKichan, youth group leader. She described the group of students as very close. The First Presbyterian Church youth group started a 30 -hour 'famine' on Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. and the youths didn't eat until 5:00 Saturday evening when they were let loose on some pizza. The young people spent their time playing games and learning about hunger in the world. The event helped raise about $500 for World Vision Canada, which operates more than 5,000 projects in 90 countries including Canada. The money will help to prevent starvation and hopefully lower the mortality rate of children. Projects of World Vision include assistance to homeless on Calgary city streets as well as a land improvement project in Ethiopia and food distribution in Mozam- bique. TIM CUMMING PHOTO BRING ON THE PAI - Taking part in a 30 -hour famine on the weekend were members of the Seaforth First Presbyterian Church youth group. Shown here are (front row) Julie Shewan, youth group leader Dale Ann McKichan, Ryan Nicholson, Ian McKichan and (back row) Chris Morrison, Erin Nicholson and Chris Bach. Not shown in photo are Karen Dillon and Jill Wood. Taking part in the 30 -hour famine at First Presbyterian Church were Julie Shewan, Ryan Nicholson, Ian McKichan, Chris Morrison, Erin Nicholson, Chris Bach, Karen Dillon and Jill Wood. The young people ended the 30 hours tired and hungry after very little sleep and no solid food. After it was all over, however, the youths were already talking about doing the event again another year. Anyone who wants to donate to the World Vision cause can contact any of the participants or phone Erin Nicholson at 522-0517 or Rev. James Sloan at 527-2792. Parents should be more positive: Hoy BY DAVID SCOTT Expositor Staff Parenting is the most valuable work we do but with little training, said Jane Hoy, Childreach Coordinator with the Children's Aid Society of Huron County. She hosted a lecture at the Woman's Resource Centre in Seaforth on Mar. 9 on "Positive Parenting." We receive our parenting skills from our family which in some cases might not be a good source. Hoy jokes that her street -roofing consisted of her mother pointing at a dead cat on the road and saying "don't play on the mad or you'll end up like that." Times have changed and every- where you look there's more and more information on parenting. "It can be confusing," said Hoy, who stresses the value of parents meet- ing together to exchange ideas. "It's good for us to come together and share tips...we have a lot of wisdom and experience to draw on." Hoy has children 11 and 13 years old. "I need to know people with 15 and 18 year-olds to find out what happens next." Parents who stay at home with their children are faced with com- mon questions like "what do you do for a living?" or "do you work?" "I work all the time," offers Hoy as an answer. "I'm working from the moment I get up. What are the kids going to wear? What's for breakfast, supper?" Aside from parents' work, there's children's work. And a large part of that is play and checking out the world, says Hoy. "Life is like a journey with boundaries. Some travel right down the middle, others bang off the walls." Hoy thinks there should be more parenting training for young people like babysitting courses available in some elementary schools where parents can come in and drop off their kids and have a hot cup of coffee. It gives young people a chance to practise care -giving skill and gives parents a well-deserved Town & Country Bowling League Marcel S, 1 Playoffs - Week 1 Try Nardi - 3003 Untouchables - 3034 Flying Angels - 3067 Cutting Loose - 3194 Ramblers - 2862 Team to Beat - 3177 Personal best for the evening: Lavern Hoegy (238); Reg Dick (273); Lila Story (205); Terry Smith (177); Del Altman (191); Gordon Murray (218); Calvin Flood (245); Greta Hoegy (146); George Johnston (253); Carol Johnston (217); Ralph Johnston (291); Darryl Smith (179); Arie Van Diepen (212); John Staffen (249); Bob Duffy (175); Wayne Boyd (195); Sheila Brook (178); Sue Stokes (215); Hazel Beurman (122), Sharon Evans (200). "Life is like a journey with boundaries. Some travel right down the middle, others bang off the walls." rest. "We go to the doctor and the dentist for a check-up, so why wouldn't you check to see how your family is doing?" How parents use language is important in their parenting. Instead of saying "don't forget your books" when your child leaves for school say "remember your books." Hoy says we use a lot of negative lan- guage when talking with our children and people tend to tune out the negatives. Students at Brookside Public School in Ashville Township near Lucknow held a "self-esteem" assembly recently, said Hoy. Stu- dents at the school have a "Virtue of the Week" program where they can practise (for example) courtesy and learn to develop that virtue amongst their classmates and their families. Hoy suggests families should get together at least once a day as a whole; then parents should talk to each member of the family separ- ately at least once a day; and finally each parent should spent some time alone. When people are lamenting when they're older you never hear them say "I spent too much time with my kids," said Hoy. "The 'I shoulds' wear on us - 'I should be home,' 'I should clean up,' etc." People often have misconceptions about how parents spend their time at home with their children. "Peop10 say 'I wish I could be at home - it must be nice,'" said Hoy. When her first child was young, Jane Hoy thought she'd get a lot done at home and it took her a while to discover that couldn't be done. Instead she decided on two things she'd accomplish everyday: "I'll put in my contact lenses and comb my hair." Society has unspoken rules that women should be able to raise children all themselves and "if you don't - you've blown it," said Hoy. Many parents who stay at home with children spend so much time at home that a trip to the grocery store is something to get excited about. But then taking the kids along to the grocery store can be an adventure, says Hoy, especially if they start crying or want some candy at the checkout. Beware of promises and disci- plines says Hoy. If you tell your child "you're grounded for a month!" who really gets grounded? It's important for parents to rec- ognize positive things in their children's play and show their support, says Hoy. For example if a group of Children are playing a game together cooperatively, a parent should move in quickly when they see this and compliment the children for playing together peacefully and sharing. "Catch your kids being good," said a parent at the lecture. For more information on free Childreach programs, which cover such topics as Effects of Media, Building Self -Esteem, Behaviour and Discipline, call Jane Hoy, Childreach Coordinator at The Children's Aid Society of Huron County at (519) 524-7356 or 1-800- 265-5198. 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