Children need parental encouragement to get them started in 4-H and to keep them involved in the program in later years. Parents can help by:
- Sharing-provide encouragement and take an interest in 4-H projects and activities.
- Listen, look, and offer suggestions, but avoid the temptation to "take over" and do things.
- Preparing- assist by helping children understand the value of doing projects, having duties in the club, and following through on responsibilities as expected by others
- Being there- Children gain more from 4-H by attending meetings regularly and getting involved in 4-H activities.
- Caring- arrange to participate whenever possible. Parents' presence shows the child that what he or she is doing is very important.
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Top 10 Reasons for your child to be a 4-H Member |
10. A blue ribbon experience in a white ribbon world.
9. How else can they earn an award for collecting dead bugs?
8. An opportunity to go places they may have never gone otherwise.
7. Green Is As Green Does.
6. It's a great way to get up close and personal with a lamb.
5. They can wear green, not having to be Irish.
4. They can make their cake and eat it too.
3. They can make some great, lifelong friends.
2. Neither of you has to sell cookies.
And the #1 reason for your child to be a 4-H member...…
1. It teaches them that they can do anything, if they put their mind to it.
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