Clinton News-Record, 1984-11-14, Page 12Pa
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tion of the Clinton and DIStr!Ct
School_ held its *Ma meeting onNi
Biter dinner and .a .short
meeting, guests listened to an int
informative lecture by noted.•,,..,c141.0
psychologist Jan Yeaman, affiliated with
the Salem Christian Counselling.Service of
Guelph.
The., sablect of Miss Yeaiulti'S lecture
(illustrated by video) was on opt Develop-
ment of Self -Esteem in Children". , Prefac-
ing her remarks with comments on the ris-
ing rate of teenage suicide. Miss Yeoman
remarked that self-esteem, specifically
negative self-esteem, can be directly con-
riected to suicide.
Self-esteem is not a lii111Y, it is a necessi-
ty in every human being as much as a Motor
is a necessity for an automobile. Positive
self-esteem produces a sense of security, ac-
ceptance and love. A healthy self-esteem
provides for motivation and social, spiritual
emotional health.
In spiritual life, positive self-esteem is a
direct result of the conviction that God does
not make junk, when He makes human be-
ings. In order for us to properly heed the Bi-
ble's injunction to love our neighbor as
ourselves we need to love ourselves first.
This is possible since God has created us in
•
y,ess
God Created the world lisa declared it go
but when He created 0411); He declared man
very good. Because of the death and rem*
rection of Jesus Christ, Christians need not
see themselves only as lowly, worms, buten
creatures for whom Chriat died (John 3;16).
Miss Yeatnan remarked that self-esteem
must no be equated with pride, Tliere is 0
necessity for everyone to accept themselves
for who they are not purely and only for
What they do. In this respect parents have a
profound impact on the development of self-
esteem in children, next in importance
comes the school. Parents can begin. the pro-
cess of self-esteem already when the child is
in utero. Self-esteem can be adversely af-
fected by overly authoritarian attitudes of
parents, or overly permissive attitudes.
Parents by demanding perfection (A - isn't
good enough!) can create negative self-
esteem by asking the impossible of their
children. One of the worst offenders is the
practice of nick -naming children with
derogatory nicknames (Fatty, Piggy, etc. )
Miss Yeaman commented on the effect of
television on self-esteem. Constant televi-
sion viewing creates isolated individuals
because television is such a demanding
medium - " o talking while the television is
on". In addition many television shows have
h
ye, child psychologist tells parents
herOea with whom the children make iden,
titivation (Meam, Dukes of Hazard). These
heroes are Masters at the sarcastic put-
down of lesser heroes and children then pick
UP this Same, destructive sarcasm to prac•-•
tioe on school mates. Television commer-
cials are also 'effective in self-esteem
destruction by imisting that "unless you
WAY ourproduct, you aren't really with it.",
Some practical suggestions that Miss
Yeaman offered were:
1. Parents shouldn't always, correct their
child's ideas nor always solve their
mistakes and problems
2. Parents should make a habit of sincerely
complimenting children immediately upon
merit. Learning to genuinely praise
children for their efforts is healthy. Saying
nothing isequal to saying "it isn't worth
much".
3. Body language is so important also. Take
time to hug your child, speak face -to- face,
eye -to -eye. An arm around the .shoulder, sit-
ting on dad's lap are all important facets of
developing self -acceptance In children.
Responding to a question about turning
around destructive socially unacceptable
behavior Miss Yeaman suggested putting
such children on a diet of three positive af-
firmations a day, but make then genuine af-
firmations. Such an approach has worked in
other circumstances. Don't expect miracles
overnight, though.
Various service clubs lay wreaths
By Al Welch
CLINTON - On November 11, the Clinton
Legion 140 Remembrance Service began at
9:30 a.m. with a full turnout of comrades.
Also attending the service were the
Brownies and Cubs.
The service was given by Legion Padre
Rev. G. Simmons, a well worded service
with a message to young and old alike,
followed by full parade from the Royal
Canadian Legion Hall to the Cenotaph in
Library Park led by the Canadian Legion
Pipe and Drum Band for an 11 a.m.,service.
During the ceremony wreaths were laid
by various service clubs, business and
members of fallen comrades. Prayers were
given by Legion Padre G. Youmatoff. "We
will remember them!'.
In Ottawa on November 11, the Legion's
National Literary and Poster Contest win-
ner Bonnie Turner laid a wreath at the 11
a.m. service at the Cenotaph and read her
award winning essay.
Clinton Legion Pipes and Drum Band
represented the legion well on November 11,
with a full day's schedule. They paraded to
the Cenotaph for 11 a.m. service, then paid
their resoects to the late Mrs. Gregor
McGregor at Ball and Falconer Funeral
Home. The band made the traditional
march through the Clinton Legion, then
went to Goderich and Seaforth Legions.
The annual Poppy Drive of Clinton,
Brucefield and Vanastra was held
November 5 - 7th and the canvass raised
$1,203.06. The Clinton Legion thank these
communities for their tremendous support
for the only public fund drive.
Poppy Chairman Comrade Steve Maguire
thanks all those who worked to make this a
successful Remembrance Day. With such
poor weather it was a wonderful sight to see
so many in the parade. To the Ladies Aux-
iliary, thank you for looking after the
children and us. There are too many people,
to thank that I cannot do it one at a time, so
all I can say is a thank you to one and all.
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