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?»' «v ; Vtk ' '-I, f ' » „ ' " " " " ' ' .l\ •W'K'M--' «rv - SjftPT£ '* ,* ;^?lL ?<•/' • - y ^ x - v f , rRE ••• m i H I I H I H MIH«H :•• ThmnimiMidac 4k parent who attempts to break his child of thumbsucking by scolding, or even coaxing, is not using good judgment. Either practice can be harmful because it denotes a lack of everyday common sense in rearing a child, the educational committee of the Illinois State ! Medical society advises in health talk. A child's first automatic sense of comfort is through sucking. Whether breast or bottle fed, Stocking satisfies his hunger, and >1 isn't long before he discovers that^the thumb is a handy gadget for his mouth and thus is MtlbHlhcd the thumbsucking lM*& Vfey often the habit sug-i .'feiftjts that the baby is not getenough sucking -- perhaps be has been taken away too soon frqm the breast or bottle, or again he has been put on a nursing schedule that allows too few nursing periods. In any event, the child derives comfort from his sucking, an important factor in why hie does it. As the child grows older, he visually resorts to sucking his thumb to fill an emotional need. Feeling unwanted and alone may be responsible, so he seeks to satisfy. himself. Unhappinc^s, fear and insecurity are emotional problems th*at loom hltffc on a child's horizon. . It is generally conceded that up to the first few years, thumbsucking may be considered norma] with the habit acting as a sort of. pacifier or comforter. A child's* curiosity is an ever present wonder. The more he explores the new things about him, the more his mind is taken *away from himself. • Usually by the time he reaches the wonders of his five to six years of age world, the thumbsucking habit ife forgotten'. If the practice continues beyond this age, however, definite , steps for correction should be undertaken by consulting 'with y®ur physician. In the very young child, it is unlikely that much peessure will be exerted against the roof of the mouth or on the jaws. However, as the child grows older, it is possible to exert greater pressure which, in many cases, may result in some structural defects of the jaws. And then again, in an older child the habit suggests an emotional need, a gap that should be filled to insure normal mental growth. Thumbsucking is 'often associated with going to sleep. Ptirehts dislike seeing their children grow up too soon, yet many will berate them for being afraid of th# dark *r bttat lift alone In room. Tki^r atcM, tiHae youngsters for not bstafr "grown up," and for having baby fears. Instead of threatening, why not concede a litt\e, bo thft the child understands you are trying to' help overcome these featf? Shaming, threatening, scolding and conversely bribing and coaxing are all methods used in the correction of thumbsucking. Unfortunately, the application of bitter solutions, splints and other restraints are also tried. Wise parents will understand that thumbsucking is a normal practice for the very young and that the child will stop it unconsciously as ue grows older. They will understand too that, in addition to food and clothing,' a good share of affection aim love are essential to meet the youngster's emotional needs. Notice when your child sucks his thumb, don't call attention to it, byt try to • understand the circumstances surrounding the action. Then try to attract his interest by creating new and happy situations and satisfaction*. > r IMMUNIZATION Less than 70 per cent of the school children in 51 of 92 Illinois counties recently surveyed were found to be immunized against diphtheria. Officials of the state Department of Public Health find in these figures an indication of neglect to maintain mass immunity against the* disease. They believe at least 70 per cent of the children must be kept immune by primary treatment and reinforcement • of booster Injections if diphtheria is to be kept under control. Stop Taking * Harsh Drags for Coostipation v ^ ' 7\7 XI * . u*-*. '*'7 •>*«! i;S-4 • -h .%• t'i . WtrnmiT mi ;r\r- >;7 ' •* ^ 7i '7 my-.. -- !y Hdde The Future Teachers, of -,America plan to have a dinner soon and the members are working to get it together. On the committee are Audrey Tonyan, Betty Wright, Penny Pike, Kathleen Anglese and Betty Schaefer. Among their projects is to hold a Christmas program at a rest home. Those planning the program are Donna Rfcycraft, Karen Olson, Marilyn Watson, Rite Thompson, Jane Slate and Eleanor Todd. Sometime in January or February the F.T.A. members in McHenry are to hold a dinner with the Crsytal Lake members of the F.T.A. A few of the members are going- to the grade school to observe and help the teachers in Edgebrook. Those going are Judy Decicco, Pat Marshall, Judi Roesch, Jean Blake, Donna Raycraft, Karaa - Qiao*- Penny FOBS.. • • * 7 • • F.FA. V"7"-7 Tile Future Farmers of Am erica held another bfdadcnst over the Waukegan station Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 1. I hope everyone interested was able to listen. with the juniors taking an early lead. The seniors are now in first place though, by bleating the juniors in a four- Ame series, three to one. The sfsbdings are as rollows: 14 won, 2 lost; 3 lost; sophomores. 5 H lost^ freshman, Qwaa, " *• It a top, side or bask flare. fifty thoiiof woodlands in southern Illinois, causing property damage of more than a quarter of a million dollars. One home and a number of barns and outbuildings have but thus far no human lives have been lost. State Forester Nuuttila, reporting this showing, declared the public could help control such fires by greater care in and cigarettes. 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