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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Child’s discovery leads to parents’ discomfort Question: My 4-year-old has recently “discovered” his penis and seems rather preoccupied with it. Do you think it’s unusual or sinful for him to fondle himself so much? Dr. Dobson: The answer to both of your ques tions is an emphatic “no!” Unintentional (or even intentional) self-arousal in young children, specifically boys, is neither unusual nor sinful. Your little guy is sim ply showing that he is “prop erly wired.” There are no long-term consequences to this kind of innocent child ish behavior, and it will soon f fH?*' Uk. s ** mb Jm ABOVE: Volunteer serv ers at the Perry Volunteer Outreach Christmas dinner load up plates with tur key and all the trimmings. More than 700 people were at the Georgia Living Center at the Georgia National Fairgrounds for the big annual event. The food was donated by Cox Concessions. RIGHT: Santa was at the Christmas din ner, and each child pres ent received a bag of gifts. The dinner is planned each year for the elderly and the disadvantaged of South Houston County. Applications were also taken for food boxes for Christmas. Journal Charlotte Perkins irm THESE SERVICE PROVIDERS f { \, , 1 ■ HAVE SPONSORED THIS f g ~L- C 2 L/ 1 « x-x y Lhurcn & Kcngiorip A GE 21 Support Your Local Religious Institution And Place Your Ad On This Page By Calling 478-987-1823! ammtmm n u Ul Ijitrrlj -Si! u OXaXlmg LONGHORN BUTCHER SHOP YOUR HOMETOWN BUTCHER SINCE 1976 I ’<l7 Suit si't \\v. • I’iti'v I'ln/a IVrrj.GA 31069 l,ce Lavveter Gretr Lasseter resolve itself. The only significance to early fondling activity is in how you as a parent deal with it. I’ve received letters from mothers who say they have spanked their preschoolers for touching themselves. Some have described great concerns about this behav ior, seeing it as evidence of an immoral nature that had to be crushed. That is a very dangerous posture to take. I suggest that you not make a big deal over it. Question:That’s easy for you to say. My 4-year-old daughter doesn’t just fondle herself at home, where we Outreach Christmas 1 JUHBKj£k -MBmF .. <••/»■ / • • * ,-v. ' * ' ! 'jf • v JB f h! \ \, ’i'm. L . S • V 4, ■■ I Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC (W 40094 Bank of Middle Georgia 478-987-5711 can ignore it. She rubs her self whenever we are in pub lic, such as at church or at a restau rant. How should I deal with that? D r . Dobson: You should respond as a teacher, not a Dr. James Dobson Focus on the Family disciplinarian. Take your daughter aside and talk about your concern. 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Clinton and Obama are exciting can didates, but to be realistic the electorate may not be ready to place a woman The birth of Jesus gives us all we need Printed on the out side of an envelope were these words: “Everything You Need For Fresh Ideas.” The corre spon- dence was opened to find out more about the Earline Cole Reflections offer. “Now you can have the most and emjoy every thing you need.” The material being pub licized was described as a valuable resource designed to save time in planning and preparing. “Some people seem to have secret resources,” the 1812 D.S. 41 N.I Perry, GA 987-1112 QwCexs Rooringf.MßaCA 65577340 Peny 631 Courtney Hodges Btvd. \ Perry, GA 31069 Perr> Hospttjd ( | apHyW 'Wr iWJigßair ’ 478-987-8775 <£NQC perryantiques@alltel.net AIA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 ♦ mitted to happen on our campuses. No wonder some kids can’t think about their studies. Their lives are in danger! Yes, we can reduce the violence if we’re committed to the task. Armed guards? Maybe. 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