Bringing children into this world is a full and big responsibility. Regardless of their age we need to protect them from the crazy world we now live in.

It is very important to teach them about safety, starting at a very young age and continuing throughout their lives.

It may be difficult at times, especially at a young age, to get them to understand because they are innocent and do not realize the dangers that exist.

Most people are very nice, but then there are a few that are not and can be a negative influence on your child. Therefore we must teach them to avoid and be careful whom they become friends with and associate with … keeping away from ones that are questionable. We must instruct our child to feel free to talk to us and report any concerns that they may have without being afraid.

As parents and guardians we need to check and be aware of who they are associating with, playing with and even texting with.

Who would ever have thought that we would be instructing our children how to react if there is a person intruding on their school to cause harm. They must also be advised on how to protect themselves and to be careful even walking to and from school — accepting nothing offered by any stranger.

It is important that we talk to our children and get their attention without scarring them, but it is important that they realize the dangers that lie out there.

I even instructed my grandchildren to avoid drinking from their friends’ bottles or even share their drinks with others.

It is also important to monitor the television programs that they may be watching including the 100% negative news and shootings taking place that possible puts fear into your child.

It is important the we install a positive attitude in our children always stressing safety and doing and living without fear.

Cream butter and sugar thoroughly, gradually add well beaten eggs, liquid, and flavoring extracts.

Sift and measure flour, add baking powder, resift and gradually stir into mixture to form a light dough.

Roll out thin on floured board, cut and sprinkle coconut, colored sugar, or nuts on top and lay on well-buttered tin.

Bake in moderate oven a few minutes until light brown.

Yield about 6 dozen. Place in a stone jar, will keep fresh 3 to 4 weeks.

I LOVE SUMMER CRUNCH COOKIES

3/4 cup brown and white sugar mixed

Cream shortening and sugar and blend thoroughly. Blend in beaten egg, add flour, salt and soda sifted together.

Blend in nuts and chocolate, which has been cut in 1/4 inch pieces .

Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased pan.

Bake 7-9 minutes in hot oven — 400∂ degrees.

1/2 teaspoon salt or if unsalted butter is used, 1 teaspoon salt

Cook filling until thick, add nuts and cool.

Cream sugar and shortening, add other ingredients.

Divide dough into two parts. Roll into a sheet and spread on filling.

Roll and cut in slices.

Bake 10 or 12 minutes. Makes 60 cookies.

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