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Teaching of morals starts with manners PAGE 19-SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PL A IN DEALER - WEDNESDA Y, JULY 30, 1975 Go western By GRACE M. STANISTREET Are you afraid to walk alone on a street at night? Does it make you angry when parking places are scarce and a big car is parked in two spaces? Do you say, when someone leaves a shopping cart blocks away from the shop: "No wonder food prices are what they are!" And how do you feel when someone knocks you down to get into a revolving door? The smartest, best groomed people are as guilty as those not so well dressed. In our society some re­ gard manners as passe, or maybe as a form of dis­ honesty, a kind of put-on. The philosophy expressed in the phrase "free to be me" is popular. It is inter­ preted as the right to make the self comfortable in any environment, disregarding the rights and comfort of others and disregarding the need to preserve the environment. Rights of others Some may defend the mannerless by saying that social forms have become meaningless. Is this be­ cause of failure to recog­ nize and teach the mean­ ings and to provide exam­ ples? A democratic and cooperative society re­ quires form for survival because it implies equal rights. This is the princi­ ple behind a cooperative society. Today absence of manners is the rule, the principle is "me first." There is a common denom­ inator for manners and morals. Being brought up with "good" manners, however, doesn't guarantee high moral performance. A child from a home where manners are ex­ pected suddenly develops another language, is rude and careless in personal habits. The parent says, "He was never like this before." He has been in­ fected by his peers. This can happen at an early age, or it may be delayed until the college experi­ ence. What can be done? How can we vaccinate to prevent infection? Adult attitudes The responsibility begins with the adults and with their attitudes, and their awareness of the serious­ ness of the situation. Care­ lessness of others' rights at age seven can develop into disregard of others' rights and ownership that may end in violence. Help must come from adults who in their own behavior observe not only the letter of the law but who go be­ yond what the law re­ quires. A second step is adult relationships with the young. Adults must re­ spect youth and afford them the same kind of treatment they ask for themselves. This does not mean coddling. The young need the adult who plays his role of parent, teacher, or counsellor well. He does not try to insinuate him­ self into the child's regard by playing pal, but he earns respect and affec­ tion by his courage to stand up for his convic­ tions. Youth needs the adult who means what he says and whose honesty is apparent in his attitudes and actions. Value of limits Youth needs adults who know the value of limits. and are aware that limits* are not restraints but flex­ ible boundaries. It takes great strength Of character to be a par- (for fall styling. Le/tr Brushed ent today, to do what oth- denim leisure suit with brass- ers are not doing. But snapped battle jacket. The certainly, if children saw slightly flared jeans have adults practicing genuine front Pateh pockets. Worn concern for others, if chil- Mver a bandana print western- dren were held account- s|yle shirt. Right: Brushed able for social behavior, denim short jacket features the chances are the moral chest pockets with vertical level would be considera- Eippers. Western style shirt bly higher. We would have with multicolor abstract less fear when we leave patchwork print tops the the Comparative safety of outfit. Photo: Men's Fashion our homes. The teaching Association. of morals begins with the teaching of manners. Centre for Creative Arts, Dr. Stanistreet is the Adelphi University, Gar- founder of The Children's den City, N.Y. JULY 31st • AUGUST 1st & 2nd Terrarium Plants 3 F0R*1°° PLUS MANY OTHER BARGAINS 1 -Hocfz£X i ^LOVUEXi McHENRY 1213 N. THIRD ST. 385-2300 s*= DOLLAR DAYS July 31st August 1 & 2 Community Auto Supply Cool Cushions $ 1 99 Value 2.98 . Splash Guards $ ]_ 49 Wide Selection And Up DELUXE Floor Mats $1 OO Rear * Up Front Value 6.95 $3»5 ARIS QUARTZ Fog & Driving Lights 40% Off Reg Price AUDIOVOX IN DASH AM-FM 8 Track Stereo 30%° Spark Plug Aid Reg. 98* Pint Buy 1 Get Second FREE DU PONT HEAVY DUTY Radiator Cleaner Reg 76 Buy 1 Get Can Of Sealer FREE STP ENGINE COOLANT Radiator Reg. 2.95 Treatment $ |49 30 Fluid Ounces 3021 West Route 120 McHENRY, ILLINOIS Phone: (815) 385-0778 FOR YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS COMMUNITY AUTO SUPPLY IS THE PLACE TO SEE Open: 8:00-6:00 P.M. Saturday 8:00-5:00 Sunday 9:00-1:00 P.M. V