The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-29
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 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

shall it be-, now that Jim IS out of high school, and Mary has hung up her commencement dress and framed her class pictures?
 The chances are that 1t Is all settled, for today the plan is not to wait until the valedictory has been given, before going into the further detail of college, but rath- CT to prepare for a definite place, during the senior year, and get all the credits and units in shape. Each college has it's own special requirements Tor entrance, espec- cially the big dozen that put up the stiff wall of college boards"
 However, 1t is not always thus, and some students enroll in col- lege or university as late as Au- gust, when they discover that Uncle Mack has changed his mind about the country having sur- plus of educated men and women who cannot find jobs.
 Whatever the reason, 1t doesn't matter. Is John going to college? And are the sessions still open to family vote? If 50, can anyone get in? And may have the floor for a moment? do not wish to interfere, but there are a few wayside signs I would like to re- fer you to, as have been along the road and successes may be of some service.
 Consider Subjects We'll Large colleges and universities are excellent, but don't let the magic of name discourage you from looking into the smaller ones that may be nearer, less ex- pensive, and more suited to your finances. And don't let the name "denominationap school influence you against 1t. Most of these are indeed splendid, and are not "goody y-goody," but earnest. high class places.
 Make at least rough outline of subjects to be studied with some direction toward a definite end. If you merely look for general culture, then subjects may be elected almost at random, but even so, one major" may be the all-important factor of later successes in the students life.
 Co-educational schools are good for some and not for others. If John has fooled his time away with girls in high school, and needs to get down to brass tacks now, think it over well. The same with Mary or Myrtle. By the same token, if they need more social life and the mixed influence of both girls and men, put in within their reach. For the level-head who can take 1t or leave 1t, that's fine. Any choice is right.
 Working Way Depends on Student
 Shall John work his way through? This depends. Not If he Is not strong, or is carrying heavy load of classes. He needs plenty of sleep and can't work and study, too. But If he is able yes.
 If possible, get into the car. go and see a few of these schools and talk to the dean. Never buy a pig in a poke. And if you fear a too-radical school, that quar- rels with your democratic ideas, why make yourself uneasy? You have right to have some say-so in your child's future convictions. It is your mnoey, after all, and John is your son.
 Remember there are courses in agriculture, forestry, the varied sciences and engineering of many kinds The trained man of the future won't hesitate to get dirt or oil on his hands. Playwriting and authorship are splendid for avocations, but experience of real life is their soul. Something hard and fast should be learned as well.
 A thorough course in business, business ethics and the law of business can't be beaten. Not. scatter -daubing, but honest, hard work along these lines. For girls. along with liberal arts, should go vocational study with an end in view.
 Think well. Plan and know | what you are paying your money i for. Never was time better spent. (Cnnvri0ht 1Q37 NEA Service Inc |