(< Page 6 EL UVALDE TIMES February 21, 1980 Las Madres que trabajan son verdaderas madres también Las madres que trabajan son verdaderas 'madres también, dice la especialista en educación de vida familiar, Diane Welch. Las familias frecuentemente se benefician del empleo de una madre, dice la especialista. La Sra. Welch trabaja para el Servicio de Extension Agrícola de Texas, del Sistema de la Universidad de Texas A&M. Según estudios recientes, una ama de casa que trabaja provee a su familia con varios beneficios importantes directamente relacionados con su empleo fuera de casa. Ademas de beneficios materiales, las familias en muchos casos se vuelven mas unidas, debido a que comparten responsabilidades. Con frecuencia, la habilidad de los miembros de la familia para pensar y tomar decisiones también aumenta. Los investigadores encontraron pruebas que parecen desmentir las fábulas acerca de las madres que trabajan Aqui damos algunas de ellas: 1) El divorcio no es mas común entre las familias de las madres que trabajan que en otros familias. 2) Cuando la mujer trabaja por convicción propia, ambos esposos tienen menos tensiones maritales—y mas alto nivel de satisfacción marital. 3) Las cantidades de “tiempo cualitativo” o de “atención” dedicadas a los ñiños son casi las mismas para las madres que trabajan y las que son solo amas de casa. 4) No hay diferencias constantes entre nino de madres que trabajan y aquellos cuyas madres no trabajan—concernientes a las notas en la escuela, relaciones con sus compañeros, adaptación social, triunfos intelectuales o delinquencia. Sin embargo, hay varios factores que si influyen en la habilidad de la familia o de los miembros de la familia de ajustarse y adaptarse al empleo de la madre. Entre estos están las actitudes de la madre y de otros miembros de la familia respecto al empleo de ella, la calidad del cuidado que el nino recibe durante la ausencia de la madre, el manejo de las responsabilidades del hogar, y la naturaleza del tiempo empleado actividades En general, concluyen “Verdaderas hallan en el hogar y en el mundo del trabajo, dice la Sra. Welch. Su presencia en cualquiera de las dos lugares no es esencial para su efectividad como madres, anade ella. en familiares, los estudios que las madres” se Working Mothers are Real Mothers too families than in families. women are choice, both report family unit or of individual members to adapt to employment mother. adjust and outside of the The University to recent “working “Working mothers’’ are real mothers,’’ too, says a family lifé education specianov, Diane Welch. . Families often benefit from a mother’s outside employment, she says. , Mrs. Welch is with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, I Texas A&M I System. According (studies, a (mother’’ provides her (family with several major benefits directly related to her outside employment. In addition to material benefits, families in many cases become closer as they share responsibilities. Also, family members’ abilities to think through and make independent decisions often increase. Researchers found other facts that seem to dispel “myths” about “working mothers.” Here are a few: 1) The divorce rate is no higher among “workingmother other 2) When working by spouses significantly fewer marital tensions--and greater levels of marital satisfaction. 3) Amount of “quality time” or “attentive time” spent with children is about the same for “Working mothers” as it is for full-time-homemaker mothers. 4) No constant differences appear in children of ‘ ‘working-mother’ ’ families or other families— concerning school grades, peer relationships, social adjustment, intellectual achievement deliquency. or However, there several factors which do influence the ability of the are TEXAS FARM BUREAU INSURANCE ■ Seguros de Vida De Auto-Cultivo Servicio Amable 1 1 1 E. Calera St. 278-9181 * Ni Í Among these attitudes of the mother and other family members regarding her outside employment, the quality of child care during the mother’s absence, management of household responsibilities and the character of time spent in family interaction. are the In general, the studies conclude that “real mothers” are found at home and in the force, Mrs. Welch work says. Their presence in place is not the key to their effectiveness as a parent, she adds. © ¡980 McNeught Synd.. loc. either SALUTING A WORKING MOM...Mary Elva Hidalgo, a Detail Clerk for Sears and Roebuck for eleven years is an exemplary working mother and her family reflects the unity that is typical of so many families. Her husband, Jerry, is employed by Ben Hidalgo Flooring Company. Their children David, 14, Jackie, 13, and Dennis, 8, help out with family chores. “Getting up at six in the morning is the key to starting a happy day’’, said Mrs. Hidalgo, and “I have a lot of understanding from Jerry and the children.’’ HONRAMOS A UNA MAMA QUE TRABAJA .Mary Elva Hidalgo, un escribiente con la Compañía Sears and Roebuck por 11 anos es una madre trabajadora ejemplar y su familia refleja la unidad que es typica de muchas familias. Su esposo. Jerrv. es empleado _de la Compañía de Pisos, Ben Hidalgo. Sus ñiños David de 14 anos, Jackie de 13 y Dennis de 8 ayudan con el quiacer de la casa. “Levantándonos a las 6 de la manana es la manera de empezar un dia feliz, dice la Sra. Hidalgo y Jerry y mis hijos son muy comprensibles.” Speech & Language Screening A screening of the first and second grade students for speech therapy were conducted at Batesville on February 19th. A screening of the first grade students for speech therapy will be conducted at Dalton’s Elementary School on February 18th, 25th, and 26th, 1980. Parents of students identified as possibly needing services will be informed of the problem and permission obtained before further testing is done. Parents desiring additional information, or who do not wish to have their son or daughter screened for a possible speec problem should contact Debbie Pfeiffer or Susan Williams (Speech Therapists) at the Department of Educational Services 278-6688. Consultants from Region 20 will be assisting the local speech therapist Junta de padres en Batesville La escuela de Batesville tendrá su tércera junta del Comité de Padres Consejeros para los programas Titulol/Titulo I Migrantes el martes, 26 de febrero a las 7:00 p.m. en la cafeteria de la escuela Batesville. Habra una junta corta de negocios tocante a información de titulo 1/ Titulo I Migrantes. uespues, un programa, “El Alcoholismo” sera traducido en Español. Nos ensena del Todos los padres están urgidos a atender este programa. “Los Efectos Alcoholismo en el Bebito Todavía No Nacido.” El programa sera presentado por el Concilio del Centro del Rio Grande para el Alcoholismo y Abuso de Drogas. La Sra. Mack Lawton es la directora ejecutiva y consejera y el Rev. Walter Hildebrandt es el especialista de educación. 0E6 I m gonna look awful silly exploring Mars with a ‘fiddle!” New Location The Tire Changer At North Getty (Next to Las Vegas No. 2) 278-4319 24 Hour Road Service A X A . * r 3í*e:4r ROAD Tire Repair New & Used Tires Gasoline Lubrication Batteries Minor Repair Jaycees attend Area Convention Several members of the Uvalde Jaycees attended the Area I Convention in Midland Texas on February 8, 9, and 10. The group attended several seminars that will help them improve their already outstanding club. Along with the helpful knowledge gained at the seminars they also brought back a Travel Trophy for having traveled the most distance member-month’s Jaycess to attend the convention. The Uvalde Jaycees were presented a Certificate of In-chapter Extension for doubling up in ship in three time. The Uvalde would like to extend an invitation to all interested persons to join their club. The club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at their building on S. High St. your unwanted items Donate As warm weather approaches, the traditional spring cleaning rites will become a reality for many area residents. This spring, when deciding which possessions to discard, think kindly of ' the drama department of Southwest Texas Junior College, throw away no-longer items, they can be given to the drama department and used as a legitimate income tax deduction. Needed by the drama Rather than group are items of clothing, furniture, sheets and towels. Also, appliances, shoes, curtains and sewing supplies can be uses. Accessories such as men’s and women’s hats, costume jewelry and men’s and women's belt would be appreciated. Donations may brought to the school, or if this is not possible, other arrangements may be made by contacting Richard Holcomb at 278-4401, extension 249. be Parents meeting in Batesville The Batesville Title 1/ Title I Migrant Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will hold its third meeting of the 1979-80 school year, on Tuesday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Batesville Cafeteria. A short business meeting concerning Title I/Title I Information presented. Afterwards a program on “Alcholism’’ will be translated in Spanish. All parents are urged to attend this program. 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