Miss Hoover

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Miss S,apleton

Miss Hoover

Miss Stapleton

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What steps, if any, are boing taken to correct this condition?

With tho aid of the tuberculin test the prescence of germs of
tuberculosis in the body is now readily dotermined. A follow-up

of a positive reaction with an x-ray chest plate will show whethor
the discase is in an active or arrested forme Some schools are
modifying the program of activities for those childron with positive
reactions to the tuberculin test. Such provision as open air rooms,
shortened schodule of classes, covering the four year course in

five or more years, a rest period and various other methods are
boing used to help the child stay within the bounds of his physical
abilitye

From our discussion then, Miss Stapleton, these seem to ne to be

the needs in helping the adolescent make this new adjustments

le The child should be given a share in planning his life.

2e All questions should be answered honestly.

3. Since his activity needs a chance to broaden ho should have
such an opportunity provided.

‘4- Rhythmic exercises, dances, swimming and such activities should

bo provided to help establish the new physical adjustments.

5» There is a tondency to eardiac dilation due to strain, which
should be carefully watched.

6. Plenty of sleep, vlain food, and outdoor exercise is necessarye

7. The desire for excitement should be satisfied with wholesome
enthusiasms if development is to be normal and healthy.

8. Life should be fulls & hoalthy body, mental occupation, and an
abundant outlet for physical, aosthetic, social and cthical
nature should be providede

Yes, Miss Hoover, those seem to mo to be definite needs if we are
to help the adolescent boy and sirl make a fine adjustment.

fmong the Sioux Indians in the fontior days there was a lovely
custome Always, when an Indian was to leave the frontior of his
tribe and travel for a little while in the country of another
Indian tribe, on the night before he left, he would be compelled
to mect with the chiefs of his own tribe and sit with them around
the campfire. And then, late at night, standing silhouetted against
the dying flames of a dying campfire, he would be compelled to lift
this prayer: "Great Spirit, help me never to judge another until
I have walked two wecks in his mocassins."

Surely understanding is the paramount need of those who are
teaching and workins with the adolescent.