84-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, February 13, 1993 TAKING TIME by Rebecca Escott Extension Home Economist To Be Or Not To Be Home Alone In anticipation of hosting my 6 and 8-year-old nephews for a Val entine’s Day sleep-over, I’ve been thinking about the skills, interests, and attention spans of children this age. So much attention has been given recently to the “home alone” syndrome that this was a good reminder of normal develop ment expectations for elementary school children. For me, this was exploration in anticipation of a fun day. For many families, it is a pressure-filled question. In 1991, 15 million children in the United States cared for them selves or siblings without adult supervision. For some of these children this is unsafe and inappropriate. If you arc thinking about choices for your children, consid er this checklist. The questions target essential skills a child should have before he is unsuper vised in his home. ✓ Can your child recite his name, telephone number, and address even under stress? ✓ Can your child take a tele phone message accurately? ✓ Can your child use the phone PENNSYLVANIA’S LARGEST KUBOTA DEALER WE SHIP PARTS UPS DAILY LEBANON n. #?. »M 40* UrtNMWt. M 17048 111 4tt rnM* MOM M lih—Hmhwi 717-M9-2000 to call you or a friend? ✓ Does your child understand the concepts of emergency? Late and later? Stranger? As you spend time together, get in the habit of asking, “If you had been here alone, what should you have done?” Use this technique if a util ity service person knocks on the door, a younger sibling falls and scrapes her knee, or your child comments about being frightened. ✓ Can your child read and understand a written message? Can your child prepare a simple snack by himself? ✓ Can your child find some thing interesting or useful to do while alone? ✓ Does your child feel com fortable about being alone by her self? Some studies have shown that children who live in rural areas appear to be less fearful about being home alone than those who live in urban areas. But remember that each child is unique. Also consider that in rural areas, children may be some dis tance from help in an emergency. ✓ Do you feel comfortable with your child being home alone? ✓ Does the child generally observe rules that exist in the mkub o t n I TRACTORS ft EQUIPMENT j call KO r details - ! - ■ ON LEASING Serving Cmlral PA Sine* 1«21 STORE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:00 SATURDAY 7:30-12 tOO 2 Locations FINANCING OR CASH DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE UNCASTER IN* RuMM-Ma. Uiawwr, m 11WI *1 Mmm N « FrtAnMt MR 717-569-2500 home? Parents can practice these skills with their children in anticipation of being home alone. Ask a rela tive to call and purposely have your child take a message. Allow your child to practice selecting familiar numbers from a posted list and dialing the phone. Estab lish a set spot in the home for mes sages. Leave notes there on a reg ular basis (even when you are home). Train your daughter to check this spot each time she com es in this house. I encourage families to survey the neighborhood. Is theic a trusted adult who could serve as a helper or listening ear if needed? Would that person hold an extra key to your home in case of an emergency? As a family, think about what phone check-in rou tines you might follow. I am reminded of an African proverb, “It takes a whole village to raise a child.” If you are not a parent of young children, as a part of your “village” could you volun teer to be a watchful eye? Do you drive through your neighborhood as a part of your daily routine? How could this help? Remember not to pressure children who ask to take phone messages. Don’t grill them for further information like, “Well, when will she be avail able?” If you stop by a home and a child will not allow you to enter (even if she knows you), respect that. In fact, volunteer to come back later. You can be a part of the community’s solution to school age child care concerns. GOOD FOOD OUTLET STORES See Our Original Line Of Golden Barrel Products Plus All Kinds Of Beans, Candies, Dried Fruit, Snack Mixes, Etc. At Reduced Prices * BAKING MOLASSES * MAPLE SYRtJP * PANCAKE A WAFFLE a, * BARBADOS MOLASSES * PANCAKE A WAFFLE MIX * BLACKSTRAP SYRUPS * ASSORTMENT OF MOLASSES A SORGHUM SYRUP CANDIES 1 * CORN SYRUPS * LIQUID A DRY SUGARS * DRIED FRUIT j&UyA HIGH FRUCTOSE * CANOLA OIL * SNACK MIXES SY *UPS * COCONUT OIL * BEANS V A CORN OIL A HONEY ,\r I "I A COTTONSEED OIL A PEANUT BUTTER ■L 1 1 A OLIVE OIL A BAUMAN APPLE ' A PEANUT OIL BUTTERS ★ VFftPTAHT p r\rr A KAUFFAMN PRESERVES A SHOO-FLY PIE MIX * SPRING GLEN RELISHES c^. 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Ther hand-made method was one of her keys to a successful ice cream creation. Smith won a $3OO top prize in the contest. Defending champion, John Hess, from Manheim, Lancaster County, churned his creation, “Strawberry” ice cream, to the second place award, $l5O. This recipe featured his family’s home made strawberry jam as the major ingredient. The $125 third prize recipe came from Harold and Lin da Geise, from Watsontown, Northumberland County, who created “Winter’s Delight” for the judges. This recipe featured wal nuts and maple syrup as the fla voring ingredients. Other recipes in the contest included: “Peppermint Stick,” made by Benjamin Schriver, Jonestown, Lebanon County; “Raspberry,” made by connie Troutman, Mohrsville, Berks County; “Chocolate,” made by Galen Kopp, Mt. Joy, Lancaster County: “Peanut Butter Crunch,” made by Harry Thompson, Mt. 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