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© - PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, Nov. 20, 1969 "Is Obedience In?" by Pastor A. Hern -- Port Perry Baptist Church A signboard fell in Port Perry a week ago Friday night but a sign was raised for all to see. A symbol worth noting, And people are con- cerned about that sign - All groups of people. As one man said to me, "It surely showed those who said it couldn't happen here!" ' The Port Perry Star report- ed the "Ugly and unbelieving- ly poor behaviour on the part of some residents of Port Perry. Willful property dam- age to several business est- ablishments occurred and apparently only for the reason of participating in destruct- ion." (P.P. Star - Nov. 6/69.) Rev. Black called it "Des- tructive exhibitionism" and warned of the dangers of saying nothing, and many who will not put their name in print will have much to say about the affair. Some will pass it off as a lark, a prank. Some will ration- alize what happened by blam- ing the police for coming into town that night. Others will generalize the whole thing with blanket statements about our young people and parents ..police..the community.. the -generation gap..televisior..the high school and many other skapegoats will be scored as lem, and I suspect that all will be wrong, in part at least. Nor will the problem be solved by letters from 'Dis- gusted' people who blast away at the youth, the police, and the spectators while lacking the courage to sign their own names. So..what's the problem? According to one writer, in an article called "Wild Youth: A World Wide Problem", there are growing numbers of youth, "Gripped by an alarm- ing fever of hooliganism, reck- lessness and moral anarchy. Although 'the vast . majority of teenagers live law-abiding constructivelives,almost every country reports senseless wrecking, brutality, sexual promiscuity, and the stealing of countless vehicles for joy riding among a minority of its youngsters - a minority that is on the increase. He reports that the wildest young- sters are often 'found in the richest countries, and many from law-abiding homes. While we do not have time to point up all the reasons suggested for this trend, a few draw our attention: A child dominated society, (consider the advertising of breakfast cereals for example); a permissive society, a lack of discipline in the homes, and increasing lack of respect for law and order. Admittedly these are select- ed from a much larger list) and reflect a certain bias on my part. However to quote Ann Landers, in the article 'Say No to Your Children', "Parents are afraid to say no, afraid to give orders, afraid to punish, because they fear the loss of love." She draws attention to the shaky home where one par- ent tries to gain the children's love by being" overly per- missive and wildly generous. "Children learn .quite prompt. ly that emotional blackmail can be a profitable business." She blames the theory of permissive upbringing as being the most damaging concept ever latched onto by a gen- eration of mixed-up parents. I could quote many auth- orities as backing up these statements, But . . What's the answer? According to all of these writers, the solution begins in 'the home. Most writers who touched upon it indicated that The steady demand for better quality printing and increased production has made it necessary for the Star to purchase a new printing press. The press, the Solna 1256 is an offset press made in Sweden and is desigped to meet the modern printer's most demanding requirements where quality and capacity is concerned. Built to print the 'most widely used weights and finishes of stock in es sheet sizes from 8" x10" x 18" x 25" and a maximum speed of 8,000 invpressions per hour. qualifies the press as one of the most versatile in its class. It was purchased from Capadian Linotype Company, Toronto, and in the picture are the company's sales representative Dom Del Grande and the publisher of the Star, P. Hvidsten. Photo by Peter Hvidsten Jr. the hemes wher: there is less permissiveness together with a strong love bond which expresses concern and respect for the child, plus a markéd degree of democracy produce the children with high' self esteem and less problems. "Perhaps the worst thing a parent can.do is to give up his own standards", says one. There is a need of dis- cipline from- the cradle on- ward, with rules and stand- ards, says Ann Landers again who is quoted as stating that the child who knows percisely how far he can go is relieved of a heavy burden. While others include the need for more programs, more facilities, etc. It is significant, that the state of Minnesota has adopted a "Conduct Code for Teenagers," which was accepted only after it was reviewed by thousands of people and groups including youngsters from all parts of the state, Some of the prov- isions of the code include: A parent or some other responsible adult, should be at home when teenagers entertain, butshould allow the youngsters a sensible measure of privacy. ""Lights out" games have no place in a well-ordered party. - . Young people and their parents should agree in advance on a definite time for getting home from dates. Young people should come directly home from an even- ing out unless other plans have been approved by parents. % ' Parental consent for the privilege of driving the family car should be based on: 1) possession of a driver's lic- ence; 2) young people's proof ANNOUNCEMENT The Board of Trustees and staff of the Port Perry Community Memorial Hospital are pleased to announce that the official opening and corner stone laying ceremony will take place at the Hospital, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1969 .at3:00 p.m. "7 Guest of honour will be the Honourable Matthew B. Dymond We are proud of our new hospital which is fulfilling an increasing important function in our growing communities. The public is cordially invited to attend this brief, but important ceremony. By order of the Board, B. Bohan, Administrator. of ability to control them- selves and the car. Riders have a share in the responsibility for safe. driv- ing. Dares and jeers from rid- ers have been responsible for many deaths, -- Young people should understand that it is not a disgrace to decline an alcoholic drink. Suggested times for ter- minating social affairs on non- school nights range from ten ,0'clock for the seventh-grade level to one o'clock for high school junior and senior form- al dances. $ Of surprise to those who drew up this code was the number of youngsters who proposed tightening the code. In light of this study, from a secular viewpoint, we now turn" with a fresh sense of need to the bible's teach- ingsregarding authority, dis- cipline and obedience. Far from having nothing to say to the practical needs of our homes and communities, the bible has answers which work but which have often been ignored. The Principles of Obed- ience From The Word of God: God never intended for our homes and communities to line. From the whole bible we draw the principles to be observed. The term obey or obedience in the word comes: from two words which involve a "Hearing under" that is, a submissive listening or sub- ordination within the family and society structure. Surely = even those who regard themselves as radicals must realize that in order to accomplish anything at all, there must be some who take up the task of leadership and others who voluntarily follow. How confusing it must be for _ some of the student leaders : to seek to lead while being drowned out by those whose only programme is action on any account and whose un- willingness to be under the authority of adults also extends to unwillingness to be under the authority of ary- one, There must be a certain structure of society and that structure is.given in the word of God. . It involves first the principle that the father is the head of the home and has the res- ponsibility for the nourish- ment of the members of the family in every way, physical- ly, mentally, spiritually. - (Continued on Page 1 Sides and quarters of beef, sides of pork cut and wrapped to your specification. We have the largest selection of grain fed beef in Durham and Ontario counties. Come in and select your own beef. All our meat is government graded and Pine Ridge Packers Lid. 4 miles east of Port Perry on 7A highway. 986-4932 HAROLD FORD WES PLUMBING - HEATING - "» 2 PORT PERRY = ELECTRIC » 985-2473 OFFICE -- RESIDENCE --