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* • P age A4 J uly 24, 1996 • T he P ortland O bserver Kids Suffer When Parents Argue Over Rearing Styles “ Parents who would “ rather tight than switch" their way o f parenting are probably harming the very ch il dren they are try ing to help," said David B. Larson, M D, President of the National Institute for Healthcare Research (N IH R ) This finding is based on a newly released N IH R summary o f a studs lead by a team o f psychiatrists at the University o f M ichigan. The re searchers found that marital conflicts over ch ild rearing can damage childrens' mental health as well as Do you have a little extra time to help homehound senior citizens in your neighborhood? Meals-on-Wheels Call today to volunteer!!! North/Northeast Loaves & Fishes Center 5325 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 248-5211 Summer Drivers Needed their ability to function in school with peers The researchers investigated the family environment o f adolescents who were experiencing psychologi cal problems. Researchers found that adoles cents who were brought up in homes with a great deal o f marital conflict over child rearing and little marital satisfaction have more emotional and behavioral problems than adolescents who were brought up in a more har monious environment. Interestingly, a father’s level o f satisfaction with his marriage was found to directly impact his relation ship with his children. Fathers who reported a great deal o f conflict in their marriage were found to be less involved and less affectionate with their children than fathers who reported being satisfied with their marriages. The researchers suggested that it was difficult to determine whether it was marital conflict regarding child rearing that caused adolescent prob- Concerts To Help Youth Feed The Children, an interna tional hunger relieforganization, will collect non-perishable food at Garth B rooks’ concerts at the Rose G ar den, Ju ly 25-27. Fans attending Brooks’ concerts are being asked to bring non-perish able food items to the concerts for deposit at Feed The Children collec tion points located near entrances o f the arena. Food collected w ill be distributed to Portland-area feeding agencies to help feed hungry ch il dren. “ Feed the C h ild re n has been fortunate to have a long-standing re latio n sh ip with G arth B ro o k s,” said Larry Jones, President o f Feed T h e C h ild re n . “ We appreciate G a rth ’s com m itm ent to feeding hungry children and we look for ward to collecting food at his con- certs.” Through Feed The C h ild re n ’s workduringthe Brooks concert dates in Portland, Brooks’ fans w ill have the opportunity to help those within their own community, explained Jones. “ It has been estimated that over 25 percent ofch i Idren under twel ve years o f age in Oregon are either hungry or at-risk o f hunger," said Jones. “Garth not only agree with Feed The C h il dren that it’s wrong for a child to go hungry, but he’s joined with us to do something about it — to feed hungry children.” Feed The Children has frequently collected non-perishable food dur ing B ro o ks' past concerts, and Garth is once again encouraging fans to help feed Am erica’s hungry ch il dren Portland Area Host Families Needed Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for aca demic program homestays, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. According to Pacific Intercul tural Exchange (P I E.) Executive Director, John Doty, the students are all between the ages o f 15 and 18 years, are English-speaking, have their own spending money, carry accident and health insur ance, and are anxious to share their cultural experiences w ith their new American families. P I E. current ly has programs to match almost every fam ily’s needs, ranging in lems or whether the adolescent prob lems led to marital conflict For example, parents who disagree over how best to raise their children may parent ineffectively by failing to set consistent limits, expectations, and consequences-a parenting style that has been found to be associated with child behavior problems. Conversely, adolescent behavior al problems may cause disagreements and marital conflict between parents about how best to handle or disci pline a difficult child. length from a semester to a full aca demic year, where the students at tend local high schools. P.I E. area representatives match students with host families by find ing common interests and lifestyles through an informal in-home meet ing. Prospective host families are able to review student applications and select the perfect match. A s there are no “typical” host families, P I E. can fit a student into just about any situation, whether it be a single par ent, a childless couple, a retired cou ple or a large family. Fam ilies who host for P I.E. are also eligible to claim a $50.00 per month charitable contribution de duction on their itemized tax re turns for each month they host a sponsored student. Portland area families interested in learning more about student ex change or arranging for a meeting with a community representative may call P.I.E., toll-free, at 1-800- 631-1818. The agency also had travel/study program opportun ¡ties available for American high school students as well as possibilities for community volunteers to assist and work with area host families, students and schools. Whatever the relationship, the basic finding remains that children are negatively affected by conflict between their parents. Larson concluded, “Given find ings like these, it would be wise for parents to learn to negotiate on pa renting styles rather than to argue about who is right.” T h e N a tio n a l In stitu te for Healthcare Research is a non-profit organization dedicated to conduct ing and disseminating research on the significance o f spirituality to health and well-being. The organization produces edu cational materials, summarizes pub lished research findings, hosts con ferences to release ground breaking research data, sponsors speakers bu reaus and lecture series for medical centers, awards grants to medical schools for educational courses on faith and medicine, and conducts a worldwide media outreach. For a copy o f the study, contact Dan Kauffman or V icki Lovett at 301-231-7711. “ W a itin g C h ild r e n " Daniel and Alicia, ages 9 and 8. Around the United States, there are many children awaiting adop tion. In the state o f Oregon alone, there areover200children inneed Single adults, both male and fe male, as well as couples are wel come to consider adoption. To learn more contact The Spe cial Needs Adoption Coalition at The Boys and G irls A id Society, (503)222-9661. Follow ing are some examples Brittany, age 6. o f the special children looking for a loving home: and A licia really needacommitted family to call their own. B rittany , age 6. Brittany has an adorable scattering o f freckles that enhances her strawberry-shortcake smile She is a loving child who can be very sweet and caring. Play ing in the water is one o f her favor ite pastimes, as is singing and watching movies. Brittany is wait ing patiently for a home where she can be embraced by acceptance and love. Daniel and Alicia, ages 9 and 8. These resilient Hispanic/Caucasian siblings are an extraordinary pair. Daniel is a gentle boy with a good sense o f humor He excels in science and finds dinosaurs intriguing. A li cia is a caring child who is reaching out to others. She enjoys playing with dolls and experimenting with arts and crafts. Doing well in school, she is also a strong reader. Daniel R o s e C it y C lo w n s A p p e a r F o r H o m e l e s s B e n e f i t Fill your afternoon with lots of laughs at this celebration o f Interna tional Clow n week and support a worthy cause for the community After the 90-minute show, join the clowns for face painting, balloon ty ing, autographs, priz.e drawings and just plain fun. On Stage With Rose C ity Clow ns will beheld Saturday, Aug. 3 at Port land Community Co llege’s Perform ing Arts Center on the Sylvania Cam pus, 12000 S W. 49th Ave. Tickets are $9 adults, $5 children 12 years and younger. The family-oriented show, spon- sored in part by P C C , is a benefit for Interfaith Outreach Services Resi dential Independence Training and Education ( R I T E ) Center, a shelter to aid homeless children and adults on their journey to independence. Interfaith Outreach Services is based in Tigard V P rice s Effective Ju ly 24 through Ju ly 30,1996 at your nearby Safeway store. 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