Dr. Van Dellen i Quiz Brinntes” 10 For One ‘Musts’ Parents~ hundred children from Australia, India ropean countries were. asked what 10 things they would thousand the Americas, and 12 Eu- most like their parents to do and not to do. Boys and girls between. eight and 14 were ques tioned in this Dr. international Van Dellen quiz conducted by R. F. - Herz, Ph.D., and a British teacher. The 10 commandments were: | 1. Treat all your children with saya affection, 2; There should be comradship between parents and children. | 3. Treat your children’s friends as welcome visitors in your home. 4, Don’t quarrel in front of your children. ho ie Mutual tolerance 7, Always answer be- chil. dren’s questions. 8. Don’t blame or punish your children in the presence of others. 9, Be constant in your affection and moods. 10. Concentrate on the child’s. good points, not on his failings. Children the world over have similar needs, feelings, desires and hopes. | On the other hand, they still require (and often want) discipline even though many parents hate to administer it or are afraid to. Youngsters thrive on love and encouragement but excess or foolish attention weakens their character. Don’t be a doting parent. Childhood is a relatively short period in the life of an individual. Let the youngster live the life of a child at this time, rather than treat him like a young adult. Boys and girls grow up only too fast. Encourage them to play rather . than to spend hours looking at TV or listening to the - radio. Parents and their offspring need not be inseparable. It does the youngsters good to play with other children and to be away from the parents from time to time. :