PAGE 18 PLAINDEALER--WEDNESDAY MAY 11 1977 Calling Colleen Why Are Parents Rude To Boyfriend? BY COLLEEN DUDGEON How can I convince my parents that my boyfriend is a good per son"1 I've been going out with this guy for almost a year and my parents still re fuse to acknowl edge his presence whenever we go to" visit them For some reason, they think he's not good enough for me This is ridiculous because he has a steady job and he's also taking courses to. get a college degree He's ver> nice to them and they have never had any ver bal disagreements It 's just that we find it hard to go see my parents because they won't talk to Ron (myDoyfnend) and they shower all their attention on me I've asked both my mother and father why they see fit to behave this way and all they can come up with is they don't think I should be getting serious over one per son I'm 23 years old and I've dated lots of people I live away from home and have a decent job They haven't acted this way toward any other guy I've gone out with I've really pressed this issue with my parents too How can 1 get them to tell me why they are so rude"' I 'm desperate' Chi ld ish Parents Hear Daughter: If you' * asked your parents why they continue to ignore Ron. then the only thing you can do is try to ignore their behavior Ob viously something about him bothers them However, if they won't open up and bo honest with you. then hold your ground Con tinue to visit them but perhaps you'll want to le&ve Ron out of an 'incom fort able situation by not inviting him along .American Viewpoints Confidential to Brotherly Love: Don't do anything' You'll be in trouble with the law authorities if you do Speak with your minister immediately--and take your brother with you " (It yOu 'ike Co*ie*n s comments on vOu' particular Situation or oroOI«m *nt« COLLE€N 8o%639 Kv 40601 ) We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know now that it is bad eco nomics. Franklin Delano Roosevelt HOURS: DAILY 9-9 SAT. 9-6 SUN. 10-5 spurgeons 10 \k uUJL Light 'n Airy Looks for Windows and Bed§. <m. * »***• •» « > « lit lis; if; i ijt * I* »«»: I Is in i {*» * >»*« * <11 >»* m i u«» Save! Milano Fortrel/Acetate Draperies Are Machine Washable! 777 48x63"or 48x84" values to $9.99 M pr. Open weave draperies let the sun shine in! A blend of 67% Celanese" Fortrel* polyester and 33% acetate -- never need ironing; drip dry. Ivory, brown, rust or blue. Fortrel is a trademark of Fiber Industries, Inc. FREE LAY--AWAY! Sale! Extra Wide Fortrel Capri Panels $4.99 value 60x63 5.99 value 60x84"panel 4.99 Have privacy and light at the same time! Washable panels of Cela nese" Fortrel* polyester in an open weave, and your choice of pale and fashion colors! Open up your living room with a new look! a i r 5~: Sale! Fortrel Blend Throw-type Bedspreads Ful l s ize 'I Reg. $24.99 Choose Dimensions, brown and blue plaid on white for a refresh ing look, or Lady Alison, blue and yellow floral. Cover is 50% Celanese" Fortrel* polyester and 50% cotton, filled with 100% For trel* polyester fiberfill, nylon- tricot backed. Machine washable! Twins, queens and kings, and matching draperies, available on special order basis! FREE LAY-AWAY! o i iMwiMtwmo 4400 W. RTE. 120, McHENRY, ILL. 385-4100 Scandinavian Design "OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY ONLY, MAY 15th if Please join us for our annual Open House Sunday, May 15th, 1977 10 am to 5 pm Dine at our Scandinavian Smorgasbord Open face sandwiches • Norwegian herring • Swedish meatballs • Danish cheese & cookies Feast your eyes on all the newest furniture arrivals from Scandinavia Save on the one day of the year that everything is on sale! Many new models, 15°o off • Individual floor models, 15-40°o off 10°o off any item in our store not already reduced. Just for today--all our Rya rugs, lamps, imported gifts & accessories are also reduced. Scandinavian Design 202 Lakehurst Mall • Waukegan • 473-07QQ /> Reg. $1295 Value i, VACUUM REPAIR on Hoover - Eureka - Kirby - Penncrest - Ken- more - Electrolux - G.E. - Filter Queen - Re- gina - Royal - Sunbeam - Compact - Rainbow - Rex Singer - and others ALL MAKES ALL MODELS 10 POINT VACUUM CLINIC $6 95 + parts. FREE ESTIMATES PHONE BEFORE WORK BEGINS CAREY Appliance 1241 N.GREEN ST. PARTS AVAILABLE FOR DO-IT-YOURSELFERS SALES & SERVICE 385-5500 Vy McHENRY, ILL. . 1