Two Strong Pressures: Nursery School, LEBANON (Lebanon ~ regardless of how tremendous a wou i d be for he r daughter to During the past monte a number program is . T he home provides attend a pre school program. Once of p afen ts haves me many opportunities for the grow- decision was made to send wlt h ing child: and if a parent feels that daughter to nursery school, she not to send then child to nursery cb n d does not need t 0 attend moved back to her original SC ?° L 2S Sas SUCh 3 program> then the P arent idea. She reasoned that if luzy surfaces each year as parente hear needs to stand firm in ftat deci . was off tQ nursery school five about other children ages U or s sion . However, it can be men- mom ings a week then she could who are enrolled in some pre- tioned that the child who is alone ta i, e a ; 0 k at i east Dart time But school program for the fall There at home might very well benefit Suzy seemed so excited about are various opinions about send- from association with other child- nursery school that the mother mg a child to a preschool program ren his or her own age loo ked around for a babysitter to and a number of considerations Another consideration is the care f or Suzy in the afternoon. need to be made when talking cost . Many families, for a variety Then she could work full time. about enrolling a child in a prog- of reasons, get into a real financial And, according to her, she ram - bind by sending a son or daughter idn’tfeel- bad about’ irk- First, the individual child needs to be considered. The questions I always ask are: “Does your child need such an experience? In what ways will he benefit? Is the child ready for nursery school? Why do you want to send him, or not send him?” Then I encourage the parent or parents to survey the programs available in a particular communi ty. Some programs are basically play programs, others concentrate on social experiences, and still others emphasize the intellectual aspects of the child’s develop ment. Some programs give the child a well-rounded experience. There are morning and afternoon programs. Some programs allow you to enroll your child for a few days a week, while others insist on a Monday-to-Friday schedule. The best way to And out about the program is to talk first to the teachers and then sfearch out some parents whose children were in the programs last year. Even though you get almost a 100 percent favorable consensus on a specific program, it doesn’t mean that your child will automatically fit. Child ren are different and your child may, through his or her behavior, indicate that the program just isn’t meeting his or her needs. I also discuss the pressure that sometimes builds up in a neigh borhood to send the child to a pre school program. One mother said that she was convinced that her son was not ready for preschool but that she felt guilty that she was not sending him because everyone with children of that same age sent them. She felt as though she was depriving her son of something. She indicated that this was the most difficult part of the decision. Every child does not need to attend a preschool program, “SUPI SOMETHII Giai Donate on Line lOC or 19C of the State income tax form to the Wild Resource Conservation Fund, DO SOMETHING mLD Jaah Wild Resource Conservation Fund P.O. Box 1467 Room Al-85, 3rd 6 Relly Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120 to a preschool program. The finan cial aspect needs careful thought. In the end, only the parents can and should decide whether their child should be enrolled. But, as 1 indicated earlier, be careful of the subtle pressure that sometimes abounds. Not unrelated is the pressure exerted on mothers to develop what used to be called * ‘cabin fev er.” Magazine article after maga zine article today tells or implies that in order to have a full life, to be completely happy, contented, and satisfied, a mother really should move out of the home. Many times these magazines or media pitches are telling mothers how many of their kind are out working, how happy they are, etc. The implication is that to be really “in” a mother must have a job or at least be dissatisfied with staying home. Hardly an example is ever given of a happy mother who has a young child and who is not working outside the home. The fact is that there is a very large number of mothers who are not working and who are very pleased with life. Some of these women are made to feel guilty because they are told they are not being productive, they are not very much alive, not stimulating, or, in a word, they are sort of wast ing away their life. Again, the pressure is present and this pres sure to get into the labor market is strong. The idea of mother working or not working is related to preschool programs but these two ideas need to be considered on an individual level as separate ideas. I know one mother who started feeling guilty about staying home, yet " h e felt strange talking about getting a job with a youngster age three. So she picked up the idea of how good it Pa’s Tax Checkoff. Write for information wouldn’t feel so about woi ing since Suzy was getting so much from all these experiences. The final act of this little human drama, which didn’t occur until much later, had mother and daughter both back home mother being much the wiser. Her thoughts as she reflected on SCRANTON (Lackawanna Co.) Summertime is a perfect time for mildew to grow and flour ish. The hot, humid weather cre ates the right environment for mil dew to develop. Mildew is a thin, usually black or sometimes white, growth pro duced on many kinds of surfaces by molds. Molds are simple plants belonging to the group known as fungi. Though molds are always present in the air, those that cause moldew need mositure and certain temperatures to grow. Mildew flourishes wherever it is damp, warm, poorly lighted, and where air is not circulated in cellar, crawl spaces of houses without basements, and clothing closets. You’ll find mildew on draperies and rugs in basement recreation rooms, on shower cur tains, and on old leather shoes in the cellar. Mildew will grow on anything from which they can get enough food. In homes they develop most often on cotton, linen, rayon, silk, wool, leather, wood, and paper. Many synthetic fibers are resistant to mildew. As the molds grow, they cause considerable damage. They dis color fabrics and sometimes eat into them so severely that the fabr ics rot and fall to pieces. They also discolor leather and paper and leave a musty odor. The key to controlling mildew is to prevent it from forming. Here “SUPPORT SOMETHING WILD” Help Protect the Bog Turtle Donate on Line lOC or 19C of the State income tax form to the Wild Resource Conservation Fund, Pa’s Tax Checkoff. Write for information Wild Resource Conservation Fund P.O. Box 1467 Room Al-85, 3rd & Reily Streets Harrisburg, PA 17120 Career Moms her experiences were, “I really did a ‘snow job’ on my husband, myself and worst of all, I did something very compulsive I mean, I let my guilt about staying home rule my life.” Later she indicated that she has found numerous ways to be productive and creative, and has found that happiness so often talked about. It goes without saying that many mothers must work. Single mothers, particularly,' must sup port their children. A mother whose husband is out of work will probably have to work. These situ ations are not what I’m referring to. Children usually adapt very well in these situations. A working mother is capable of being a very good mother and there is no indi cation that just because a mother works it means her child or child ren will suffer. What it gets down Prevent Control Mildew are some suggestions from the USDA to prevent mildew. • Keep things clean. Soil may supply food for mildew to grow so keep closets, dresser drawers, basements - any place where mil dew is likely to grow - as clean as possible. • Get rid of dampness. Damp ness in a basement, or any other structure, is often caused by con densation of moisture from humid air onto cooler surfaces. Excessive moisture may indicate that repairs or additional insulation are needed. Try drying the air using air con ditioners or dehumidifiers. Heat- DO SOMETHING 7|| Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November to, 1990-821 to is the relationship between the parent and the child and the qual ity of the relationship. In considering either of the above ideas a preschool prog ram for the child, or the job for the mother serious, honest, and sincere consideration needs to be given to all aspects, especially the amount of pressure being exerted on the parent with respect to nursery school and joining the labor market If you’re content where you are presently, then “stick to your guns.’’ Be firm and recognize that in America today there is not one path for every person. Some work, other mothers of young children don’t and both can be happy. The same goes for the children some need a preschool program, others don’t—and each can grow and be happy. ing the house for a short lime then opening door and windows to let out the moisture-laden air also helps. Use chemical that absorb mois ture. Silica gel, activated alumina, and anhydrous calcium sulfate are types that work well. • Get rid of musty odors. Musty odors usually indicate mold growth so work on getting rid of the smell immediately. 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