Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 28

tesw- ALSTON ELEGRAPH THURSDAY, AUGUSf 20,1959 EARLY ENCOURAGEMENT An interested mother lends a helping haml as her prc-scientist son and his friend work on their current science In ft recent Science Service study, the parents of the tuition's most promising scientists emphasized the importance of such encouragement and of providing a "private place" for a youngster's experimental work, How to Bring Up a Potential Scientist By SHIRLEY MOOftK Science Service Staff Writer Families who "care" and homes where learning is valued for its own unique satisfactions nrc slg- opportunity for" learning can devised at home and in the com munlty. It is Ihe' opinion of most those parents that a child's no nificant influences in the develop-, mcnt of future creative scientists.L ,5. Service parents of 40 outstanding young scientists were asked to describe various factors involved in bringing up their talented children. The young people, all high school seniors, are the top winners of the 18th Science Talent Search (or the Westinghouse Science Scholarships and in a Science Service 'the in (a lil os of the en joynicnl of stimulating talk, and "appreciation of the wonder of the everyday common place." Such nn onvironmcn would, of course, include some freedom to explore and experi mcnl and It follows that being a successful pnrcnl of science Awards, conducted by Sciencejprono child demands a willing Service through its Science Clubs; "cs.s io help him find answers 'As one father puts it, "right 1 of America, Sorting through 16 or 17 years of intimate experience, these mothers and fathers have chosen some general principles they would suggest books, Information, nnd must be discovered nt the "right 1 time. A number of pnrcntK mention to parents eager to encourage effectiveness of compatible development of their and clubs in the development of youthful abilities.

From the very beginning, for example, they, feel it is important to foster such habits and traits as independence, intellectual curiosity, perseverance responsibility, creativity and modesty. Over half of those patients emphasize the value of providing sci- and, ability. Others point out the prime necessity of a "private plnce" for a budding scientist to work nnd to leave his current projects undisturbed and as untidy as they sometimes must be. Community acceptance and roc- CUT UP FRYERS Pound Mayrose PORK "Cello Roil" SAUSAGE ence books, basic materials, nllio of a youngster's efforts, equipment as specific kinds be come interesting fcnd necessary. Supplying such background need not, and probably should not, entail very much expense since chll dren's early interests sometimes are way-stations on a journey toward intense involvement in quite different "fields, Searching out information from various sources and devising equipment through in genious use of accessible materials not only are less expensive but also provide invaluable experience in themselves.

i-ir Ws Discussing this, one mother urges, "Give himj yme. And be patient when his "interests lag, 01 change." A father comments, "We buying children's encyclopedias because we felt they were too easy and restrictive. It seemed preferable for him to go out and dig up the material himself, While-it is essential for parents to foster and fulfill a youngster's'in terest, it is dangerous to go loo far and hand everything on a platter." Several the spe cial role of genuine interest, generous encouragement and honest criticism from mothers and fathers. Such sharing -and -guidance, not pushing, in the direction of the child's own interest are explicitly described or taken foi' granted by nearly all of these Considered equally valuable are family activities and expeditions that expose a child to a of scientific fields in a sort of potpourri of stimulating experiences. Such wide acquaintance with the scientific world should be balanced by emphasis on what one parent calls "livmg values," to develop appropriate perspective.

When it comes to what to do abput school, it: is advised that youngsters 'should be encouraged to earn good grades for work well and honestly done and to ac, cepl the challenge of top level than to choose courses. If it happens (hat the school is somewhat less than ideal, extra which nre described as very stimulating factors in his or her continued and deepening development, may be attained Ihrougl encouraging students Mo entei science fairs'and other types of science competitions, it is suggested. Some of the parents fee thai'such recognition may be decisive in fanning a tentative spark of interest into a flame of dedi caled conviction. Summing up the strongest in fluences upon their own chil dren's growth, the responses this group of parents create a picture of how latent ability be comes focused and goes into pro ductive action. Prominent in this picture are the people in a pos stole-scientist's life" nnd the experiences they make possible foi him.

Inspired teachers, sympathetic and helpful adult scientists, and a warmly encouraging family can, between them, ere- ate nearly ideal conditions for a young person's discovery of his personal niche in the scientific adventure. Sixty some teachers of 33 of the young people are particularly cited for their personal interest in the student 1 his ject, for their influence in originating or developing science interests, or for, their example of informed and contagious enthusiasm. These teachers were important at ages ranging from five to 17, but the peak of their influence occurred when the students were between 13 and 16. Thirty-two scientists were cata- ysts in the lives of 17 of these and boys, beginning as early as when they wore eight years of age and reaching a high point at 15 and 16. The scientists are described as having inspired their youthful proteges through their advice and help on projects, their instruction in techniques, their conversation or the example set by their own qbvious zest for discovering answers.

Although it is evident from the response of nearly all of these parents that they have provided consistent encouragement of FOR SCHOOL-BOUND APPETITES! This Week's Features "Frosty Urnon Cake 59c A Special Feature new and different coftec cake gcni'tously filled and with delicious lemon butter topping. Banana Chiffon Cake 99c and with the delightful flavor only fresh bananas teed In butter pream icing try a (ample p'pwi Till 9 Every Frittey Nlte Ztt-iM. (Joke Shops, Inc, Village Slipping Center AUoii. III. 8 tfl 1 D-in- Pally Till 9 p.m.

Monday Friday Dial theif showed symptoms of possessing, there also 20 special mentions 01 one Of both hftrents, other family members, or cldse family AS having beefi Wholly ot partly respeflislble for originating the Scientific 'glow or fanning the names iri 15 of Ihe students through discussion, reading, trips peaces of significenl Interest; constant support of effort and or domonstrntions of Ihe lows and of science. Read telegraph Want Ads Dally More Funds Needed for Yule Lighting Program JERSEYVtLLE hinds, for the Jersey ville ChriAlfnas Decorations fund are lagging according to Joseph of the Chamber of Comrherrc Committee in charge of the money raising campaign. "Collections are quite disappointing up l.o the present date," Susnlg reported Wednesday afternoon, "and we don't know where we stand, Our request letter went out Aug. 5 and asked for billions by Aug. 15 In order to secure a guaranteed delivery date.

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Honored Birthday HtLL-Donald Weiseman was honored on his 20th birthday with a dinner Tuesday evening at the home of his brbther-lfl- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Arflo Barth. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

William WeiSettaA ftnd ion, Donald; Mr. find Mrs. Robert Weisernah and daughters; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Welseffiaii and sons; Mrs.

Annie Kampwerth, and Mr. and Mrs. Arno Barth and daughters. Northern Ireland realized about $33,600,000 from tourists'In 1958, when 300,000 visited the Belfast estimates. Jumbo, a 16-year-old Indian elephant at the Palgnton, England, zoo, pulled a coat off a Schoolgirl visitor and munched it.

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