Page 8
THE BATTALION
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1978
Generation gap widens at home
while child matures, study says
.... . i . j RaciV rlifiRprenres evolve be- Most people agree that the another. They must, and they
What ever happened to that
“generation gap"?
A Texas A&M University
sociologist’s research shows that
the parents, particularly the
mother, remain the single most
important and strongest influ
ence on young people.
“I think there is a natural ten
dency to confuse the natural pro
cess of growing up with an
imagined difference in life views
and social values,’ says Dr.
William Kuvlesky of Texas
\^A&M.
Basic differences evolve be
tween maturing children and
parents because of the increased
desire for independence on the
part of the young person, he
says. It is a normal, though
traumatic, process for the entire
family.
“The picture I have drawn de
scribes a situation that exists to
some degree in every family in
volving and adolescent,” he says.
“Even so, generally much affec
tion and respect remain for the
parents.”
Most people agree that the
goal of child-rearing is to pro
duce a confident, responsible
and independent human being,
he continues. Yet, it is common
for parents, schools and other in
stitutions to interfere with the
young person’s development.
“In our society, we strongly
believe in the right of the indi-’
vidual to pursue his values and
satisfaction with minimal inter
ference, Kuvlesky says. It isn t
surprising that young people
generally rebel in one way or
another. They must, and they
will. ”
Too often parents find it dif
ficult to alter an authoritarian
role they have developed with
their children. So the children
and the parents complain.
The normal result of this is
natural avoidance, staying out of
each other’s hair, and only talk
ing about safe subjects.
The more the parents preach,
nag and complain, the more
compelling is the desire toward
avoidance,” says Kuvleskv.
Just in time for Graduation, EOS has received an exclusive line of Lasercraft custom desk accessories. These
distinctive accessories, of beautiful walnut engraved by laser, make the perfect Aggie Graduation present.
Engineering & Office Supply
402 W. 25th
Bryan
822-2011
1412 Texas Ave.
College Station
693-9553
Officer s hunger arrested
Texas A&M University Campus policeman,
Odis Galbreath, from Bryan, satisfies his
sweet tooth by helping himself to some of the
candies that are sold in the MSC. The Sweet
Shop is part of the Texas A&M Bookstore, [
One of the Sweet Shop employees said the
candy has been selling very well.
Battalion photo by Susan
Moody’s convocation Frida;
W.T. (Tom) MCDONALD, JR.
FOR YOUR
DISTRICT JUDGE
State Sen. William T. Moore of
Bryan will be the featured speaker
for the Moody College convocation
ceremonies at 9 a.m. Friday in Gal
veston.
The convocation will include
academic awards plus U.S. Coast
Guard licensing and commissioning
ceremonies. Texas Maritime
Academy cadets who have com
pleted U.S. Coast Guard require
ments will receive third mate or
third assistant engineer licenses.
U.S. Navy commissions also will be
awarded.
Dr. William Clayton, Moody col
lege president, said the graduating
seniors will receive academic dip
lomas at the Texas A&M University
commencement Saturday morning.
Texas A&M’s Texas Maritime
Academy and marine science
academic programs are at Moody
College.
Eighteen seniors will gradual!
marine biology, 11 in marine enj
neering, 11 in marine science, Mi
marine transportation and three
maritime systems engineering
Sen. Moore is a 1940 Texas Aid
graduate.
Friday ’s ceremonies will be hi
in the Mary Moody Northen St
dent Activities Center at the Mid
ell Campus.
moni
whih
ward
Li
bush
* mtm m?
-U' '-air*
?
★ Education, Experience, Qualifications
During 12 years as public servant has made
important decisions and judgements daily
affecting individual's lives, liberties and
property.
Extensive trial experience — general practice
since 1965
District Attorney-5 years; County Attorney-4
years; Assistant District Attorney Travis Co.-2
years. Assistant District Attorney Brazos Co.-
1 year.
Author legal publications
Guest lecturer
Licensed by Supreme Court of Texas —
Federal-Southern and Western Districts, 5th
Circuit, Supreme Court of United States.
i
j
*
*
*
*
♦
♦
*
*
♦
25 0/o off
current rates for
summer lease.
Call Jean or Shirley now.
693-6716
APARTMENTS
1601 Holleman, College Station, Texas 77840
L.L.B. — J.D. University of Texas 1966
★ Dedicated Public Servant
The McDonalds have two sons, Scott, age 3, and Don,
age 7 months. Tom and his wife Caroline were married'
in 1945.
END-OF-SEMESTER
I
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
While District Attorney, 152 defendants were sentenced to the Texas
Department of Corrections for a total of 1,766 years. McDonald obtained
restitution for victims of crimes in excess of $50,000.
★ Affiliations
Member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church of Bryan and former vestryman;
Past President: Brazos County Bar Association, Environmental Action Council
of Brazos County, Bluebonnet Psychiatric Center Board of Directors; Past member
Board of Directors Boys Club of Bryan; incorporator of the Brazos County
Humane Society; legal advisor Girls Club of Brazos County; Easter Seal Society
Board; Charter member of the Bryan Breakfast Lions Club.
♦
*
*
♦
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
♦
BOOK
SALE
'Your vote and support will be greatly appreciated.'
W.T. (Tom)
McDonald, jr.
FOR YOUR
DISTRICT JUDGE
200 cartons
of books . .
15,000 titles
FROM
$2.50
TEXAS A&M
BOOKSTORE
I Pol. Adv. Paid for by W.T. McDonald, Treasurer, Box 445, Bryan, Tx. 77801.
ie Memorial Student Center