 4-H
FOR PARENTS ONLY - How 4-H Will Benefit Your Children
4-H
members will:
Learn, make, and do things
that appeal and are meaningful to them. Make friends and belong
to a group. Give and receive acceptance and affection. Have a
good time, making learning appealing and enjoyable. Earn recognition
and awards.
4-H
members develop and practice important life skills:
Develop an inquiring mind
and a desire to learn. Make decisions and solve problems. Relate
to and work with other people. Develop a concern for their community
and the people in it. Build the youngster¹s self-confidence.
Accept responsibility.
The
Role of Parents in 4-H
Parents are very important
to the success a child will have in the 4-H program. Parents are
encouraged to attend monthly meetings and project meetings with
their child. All countywide events are open and parents are encouraged
to attend them with their children.
The parents' key roles
are supporting the child's commitments, helping the child think
through decisions, and seeing the child reach his/her goal.
There
are several ways for parents to help:
- Attending 4-H meetings and other special events.
- Guiding your child's project work and encouraging completion
without doing the work for the 4-H'er.
- Supporting the local 4-H club leader by offering your services.
- Making it possible for your child to participate in a variety
of 4-H activities such as camps, fairs, and contests.
- Being an example of a good sport so your child will learn
to appreciate the successes of others.
STAFF
If you have any questions
regarding 4-H Youth Development in Waushara County, please contact:
Barb Barker
Waushara County - UW Extension
Courthouse
209 S St Marie
PO Box 487
Wautoma, WI 54982-0487
Phone: 920-787-0416
Fax: 920-787-0425
Email: barb.barker@ces.uwex.edu
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