Commune Kids Raise Self Reliant Children in Communes
A Washington DC program notes communes house runaways with diverse adults and children. The Farm in Tennessee promotes old fashioned discipline and shared work under a nontraditional household. Critics warn about excess freedom but some psychologists see well adjusted, capable kids thriving within limits. In New Jersey a middle class commune Example Murray Richards and Carly Stein help with chores and meal planning while developing independence.
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Washington
Kenneth Kenston
Carnegie Council On Children
Tennessee
Murray Richards
Carly Stein
New Jersey
Commune living aids child development in suburb study
The article profiles Shana and Matthew Harris, two-year-old children raised in a 20 room New York suburb home with four other adults and a peer, arguing communal life broadens experience. Parents say the arrangement builds self confidence and social skills while sociologists note the value of exposure to diverse individuals. The piece frames the second in a series as it hints at ongoing exploration of communal living.
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John Rothchild
Susan Wolf
Kemston
Author Wolf
Tilda
Shana
George
New York
Matthew Harris
Maryland
Matthew
Kathryn Hanns
Bennett Berger
Universiy of California
Hari
Ohio youth task force urges more of the three Rs in schools
The Ohio Youth Task Force on Jobs, chaired by Rob Hovis, presented 175 pages of recommendations to Gov. James A Rhodes. Proposals include zero tax on tangible business property within 10 years, a 1 percent corporate franchise tax increase to offset revenue, stricter unemployment and welfare controls, and expanded teen work with longer hours for 16 and 17 year olds.
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Rhodes
Rob Hovis
Helena
Future Farmers of America Association
Future Homemakers of America
Ohio Office Education Association
Association of the Distributive Education Clubs
Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Youth Task Force
Jobs
James A Rhodes
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