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126 were unheard of thirty years ago. Television, modern means of communication, news media and new modes of travel open to them experiences-and understandings that become part of their every day living. Children reflect the society in which they live. Today, Y they live .in a world of great change reflected by world wide unrest, confusion and dishonesty in high places, disrespect for authority, a breakdown of the home and family influence, and a lack of good moral guidlines — all these factors play a heavy influence in the daily lives of our children. For years, we have taught children to think critically, to become involved, to speak out against things they see wrong in society. Today, they are trying to tell us they are not pleased with the world they live in and are saying so. If we are to help them make a better world maybe it is more sensible not to worry as much about what we have taught but to be concerned about what we must teach in the future and to remember the advice of the great French writer and philosopher Jean Jaques Rousseau "Nature would have them children before they are men. If we try to.invert this order we shall produce a forced fruit, immature and flawless, fruit which will be rotten before it is ripe; we shall have young doctors and old children - childhood has its own way of seeing, thinking and feeling." Mashpee P.T.A. The Mashpee P.T.A. has had another successful year. The membership reflects that nearly fifty per cent of the parents are members. A tribute to former president Craig Green. Under the leadership of Mrs. Priscilla Rollings, presi- dent, each monthly meeting has been educational and stimu- lating. Plans for the year include: 1. A Saturday Morning Story Hour at the Town Library for all age children—to develop a deep love for read- ing and appreciation of books. 2. An annual P.T.A. Supper.in February to raise funds to take a class to the Science Museum in Boston in the Spring. 3. An Art Show.