AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 12-16-2025

Hello everybody. This is Skip Alzheimer. Welcome to the AV Geeks lunchtime streaming show where we watch old 16mm films. I'm recording today because I feel lousy. Holy cow. Uh, I got a pneumonia shot yesterday and it is on fire and I have a fever and I slept in uh like 3 hours today. So, I am not up for my jovial self, but I do want to show you films because that's what we do here. So, we're going to watch uh Bunko Boys and How to Beat them. We're going to watch uh Nor iron bars a cage and then we're going to watch guiding the growth of children. Um I hope everybody enjoys. Hit the thumbs up, hit the like button and then hopefully this will just blow over by this evening and I'll be back and I will say hello tomorrow. Everybody take care. We'll see you soon. Bye. >> [music] >> Which one? Sorry, pal. You lose. You lose. >> Hello, >> Mrs. Rouse. >> Yes, >> Miss Robert Mars. I'm a state bank examiner. We're conducting an investigation. She hung up. Okay, forget it. Try this one. M. Kushman. Mildred Kushman. 462 4116. She might be the one on these. >> Well, I think we bled the area dry. I don't recall making as much anywhere else. >> The bunko artist. Con men without a deck of cards. With these crooks, the stakes are high. Sometimes every dollar you have. >> Hello. >> Is this Mildred Kushman? >> Yes, it is. >> Uh, good morning, Mrs. Kushman. My name is Robert Marks. I'm a federal bank examiner. We're investigating some questionable activities by an employee at the North Harbor Federal Savings. >> North Harbor? That's where I bank. >> Yes, ma'am. Uh, we got your name from the bank. But before we talk any further, I will have to check a few more facts. You are the Mildred Kushman who resides at 1428 Harkcourt Terrace Drive. >> Yes, that's right. >> And your account number is 65748976. >> Yes, I think so. >> Well, of course, we must be sure. Perhaps you can tell us your bank balance or just to the nearest thousand figure. >> The nearest thousand? Let's see. I made a withdrawal last month. About $8,000, I think. >> Yes, that's right, Mrs. Kushman. Just about $8,000. >> Let it dry my foot. [snorts] >> Now, Mrs. Kushman, we would like to ask your help. One of the tellers at your bank is suspected of manipulating funds. I'm sure you can understand just how ticklish this kind of situation is. After all, we don't wish to give the bank or the teller a bad name. Our investigation may reveal nothing irregular, so I must ask you not to talk about this to anyone. >> Of course, I'll be glad to help. >> Good. We'd like you to go to the bank today. Go to window number three, withdraw $7,000 in cash, and make sure that the teller correctly indicates the amount in your passbook. After you do that, return home. We'll meet you there and mark the money for redeposit, and we'll be able to see if the teller misappropriates any funds. Do you mean stealing? >> Yes, ma'am. M I do. And please remember, Mrs. Kushman, that the success of our investigation depends on you're not talking to anyone about [clears throat] this. And Mrs. Kushman, I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation. If more people were like yourself, our work would be much easier. >> I can be ready in an hour. >> We'll send a taxi to take you there and back. >> Oh, thank you very much. Goodbye now. Well, Harvey, this is going to be an interesting day. [music] [music] >> Good morning, Mrs. Kushman. How are you today, >> Jane? Oh, I'm fine, thank you. How are you? >> Couldn't be better. What can I do for you? I want to withdraw some money from my account. >> $7,000? That's a lot of money. >> Well, you see, I've had an emergency come up. >> I'll get you a cashier's check. >> No, no, don't do that. I need the money in cash. But Jane, would you please hurry? I have a taxi waiting outside. >> Okay, please wait. I'll have to get the money. I don't have that much in my drawer. >> Oh, I see. Good morning, ma'am. I'm Frank Hiller, the director of the security here. >> Is something wrong? >> No. >> Can I draw out my own money? >> There's nothing wrong. Excuse me, chain. >> Has the bank examiner called you? You see, I told you there was nothing to worry about. >> Yeah. Well, we better give her a couple of minutes before we show up. >> Okay. Well, these are good kitties. Yeah, he's a great kitty. He's a nice kitty. Yeah, she's a very hungry kitty. [bell] >> Just a minute, please. >> Uh, Mrs. Kushman. >> Yes. >> I'm Robert Marx with the Federal Banking System and this is Inspector Fuller. >> Want to come in? Oh, what a lovely place you have here, Mrs. Kushman. >> Thank you. Won't you sit down? >> I have the money. >> Good. Bill, why don't you mark it? Mrs. Kushman, on behalf both of ourselves and the federal government. I'd like to thank you once again for your assistance in this investigation. Believe me, your cooperation is sincerely appreciated. >> Well, I'm only too glad to be of help. Would you like a cup of tea? >> Oh, no. Thanks very much, ma'am. We've got to be moving along. >> There it is. It's all marked. >> Fine. Now, Mrs. Kushman, when you take this back to the bank, be sure that the same teller accepts the deposit. >> Bob, I think it's a little too late to go back now. >> You're right. Well, I'll tell you what. Why don't we keep this in the vault overnight? I'm afraid it's a little dangerous to keep such a large sum of money in your house. Oh, I'd be very happy if you did. I'd worry about having so much money around. >> Bill, why don't you give Mrs. Kushman a receipt? >> Here you are. And thank you so much again. >> Goodbye. >> Sheriff's Department, you're under arrest. >> What's going on here? Step inside, bank examiner. There won't be any trouble. >> This is Christian. Are you all right? Thank you. >> Mrs. Kushman was lucky. Bank employees spotted the scheme and called the police immediately. They made sure the bank examiner didn't steal her life savings. If the money at stake is yours, think twice about anything that might part you from it, no matter how worthy the cause. >> Have a nice day. [music] This nice lady is a pigeon. [music] And this time the scheme is called the pigeon drop. [music] Sure are a lot of them. Even more than last week. Oh, do you live in the neighborhood? >> Yes, sweetheart. I've been living around here for the past 35 years. Maybe you can help me. Is this a nice apartment building? >> Oh, yes. That's real nice. Has three bedrooms. Can you use all that room? I have two small children and I think a room of their own would be nice. You see, their father died in an automobile accident and they've been living with their grandmother until the insurance money came and it came today. And a nice home would be good for them. How far away is it? >> Well, that's not too far. I'm sorry to hear about your husband. I know what a loss like that can mean. >> She's won her sympathy. >> It was easy. >> I'm afraid I can't afford it. >> At a given signal, the hit girl moves in. >> Much excuse me. Uh, did either of you leave this over in the phone booth? >> Certainly not mine. >> No, I didn't think so. It was open. There's There's $12,000 in here. >> $12,000? Now, who could be leaving $12,000 laying around? >> Well, whoever it was must have made this money gambling. >> Gambling? >> What are you going to do with it? >> Well, maybe we could keep it. >> What generally happens next is the girl with the money goes to a nearby office to ask her boss what to do. He's a lawyer and knows how to handle money. >> Do you think she's coming back? Of course, she'll come back because there's no legitimate boss, no concern about anybody's money except yours. >> The victim has chosen to hold the money for a day or so in case the real owner materializes and wants it back. >> Money for free until they question your good faith. >> Then it's settled then. Mrs. Miller hold the money for all of us. Oh, it looks like I can get that apartment after all. Oh, wait a minute. How do we know she's trustworthy? >> Oh, she's perfectly trustworthy. >> Oh, you know her. Have you ever seen her before today? >> Well, no, but I know she's honest. >> Oh, sure. But she could be tempted. It's a lot of money. I want something to prove her good faith. How do we know that she won't take the money and pay off a bunch of old bills? >> Mrs. Miller, can you live without this money? I mean, do you have enough money of your own not to spend it in case? >> Of course I do. I've still got my savings account that my husband and I started over 30 years ago. >> Well, just the same. I'd like to see her money before I turn over all this. >> Okay. She'll draw it out and show it to you, won't you, Miss Miller? >> I certainly will not. And you can keep your old gambling money if that's what it is. I'm going inside and call the police as an indication of good faith, my dear. Now, don't be mad. I'm just trying to protect OUR MONEY. IT'S NOT EVERY DAY YOU FIND $12,000. Damn it. You pushed too hard. I pushed too hard. You're the one who's supposed to feel like a good pigeon. Oh, now it's my fault. You They won't argue for long. >> After a while, at some other location, they'll find another pigeon more gullible or more greedy than Mrs. Miller. If you're smart, you can beat them. Call the lease. Call the sheriff. Call for help. Nobody gives you something for nothing. especially a con artist who's after every nickel you have. >> Hello, Sheriff. [music] >> I'm sorry, father. I can't stall them any longer. >> It'll only take a few more days, Mike. What's a few days when all those children are involved? >> To you, it's charity. To them, it's business. They don't care who they sell the camp to. If you can't raise the last 25,000, I'll have to return your deposit. All right. I won't go back to the office until Monday. But that's all the time you have. Goodbye, Father. Mike, thanks. All right. Take care. >> [music] [music] >> Commander. >> Hi. Excuse me, father. >> Yes. >> We're sorry to bother you. >> No, no trouble at all. >> However, it's a matter of grave importance to my friend, and we thought you might be able to help. >> Well, if I can, certainly. [cough] Why don't you sit down? Thank you, father. Please. I don't I don't seem to recall your faces at mass. Do I know you? >> No, father. My name is Ari Badoya and my friend Juan has come here from San Salvador. >> Please sit down. >> I have only been here in California a few weeks myself and we have come for your guidance. >> Uhhuh. >> You see, father, I must find a seenor Lewis Miles. You see, my father is dying in San Salvador. 10 years ago, he stole some money from this man. To make amends for his crime, I must find Senor Miles and pay him back and give an equal amount to charity. That's my father's wish. I hoped that I could leave you this money. $20,000. $10,000 for the church and $10,000 for Senor Miles. >> Wait a minute. You want me to find Mr. Miles for you? >> See, father, then I can go home with peace of mind. >> But suppose he can't be found or or he's dead. Then keep everything for the church. >> I'll be happy to do this for you. >> Excuse me, father, for asking, but have you had experience with large amounts of money? >> Well, not my own, of course, but I do handle the funds for the crippled children's camp. >> Then you have as much as this in your camp fund. >> Well, even more. >> Father, I don't distrust you, but $20,000 is a lot of money. I mean, could you at least show half that much to indicate good faith and competency? >> It's all right. Now, I can understand his concern. I tell you what, the bank is just a few blocks away. Why don't you just sit here, relax, and I'll simply go get the money? >> Thank you, father. >> It'll only be a minute. [music] [music] Well, that didn't take long. That's it. Sit. [music] >> Well, thank you, father. May we put one's money with this? >> Surely. >> So that mine will be as safe as yours. >> All right. >> Are you sure you're all right? >> Yes, I think so. >> The man's name is Louis Miles and one's father's name is Manuel. And here's where we can be reached if you need anything. >> All right. >> Uh, father, which is the fastest way to the airport? The last plane for San Salvador until next week leaves in 2 hours. Well, the best way is the freeway at this time, but won't you stay for lunch? Surely this time of day. >> I can't miss my plane. I must get back and tell my father that the money is in the right hands. >> Thank you very much. >> Well, you're welcome. >> Thank you, father. May God bless you always. >> Thank you. >> Goodbye. >> And and don't worry, >> poor fellow. may God bless you always. Tell me the charity switch. a combination of the techniques used in the bank examiner and the pigeon drop. >> Excuse me, officer. >> Yes, sir. May I help you? >> Yes. I've just been robbed. Is there somebody I can talk to? >> There sure is. Would you step on the counter, please? >> Right. Thanks very much. >> Well, father, you're not alone. There's been a lot of these frauds lately. >> Seems so right. The perfect solution. Yeah. >> Would you like some coffee? >> No, thanks. >> Well, let's get the details down. It'll be a start anyhow. >> The charity switch, like all bunko schemes, can be used on a victim who succumbs to any or all of the three G's. Gullibility, goodness, or greed. >> Could you do that for us, father? >> Sure, I'll be happy to. Let me call the bank. >> This time they chose the wrong pigeon. Excuse me, buddy. Lieutenant Courtney. Hi, Lou. What's up? [laughter] You're kidding. I'll tell you later. We're on our way. Father, we may be able to get that money back for you. >> How? >> Those two friends of yours are playing the same game at another church right now. Let's investigate, >> Lieutenant. Investigate them real good. That's one of them over there. >> Mike, you and her go around the back. Bill, George, and I lease it at the front. Do you copy? >> 10 for the cops. Let's get out of here. Hey, you stop. [music] Hold right there. Go. Just go. Get your feet. Way back. Way back. [music] Funko artists are after every dollar they can get. >> Right. >> Your money will be safe if you're cautious and avoid the 3Gs the Bunko boys count on. >> Your grandfather. That's one of them. Lieutenant, >> don't be gullible. Don't believe every story you hear. Never tell people about your personal finances, not in person [music] and not on the phone. Think before you decide to turn your money over to someone you don't know. Watch out for greed. Remember, you seldom get something for nothing. Goodness is a quality you don't want to share with a thief. Don't be afraid to talk with the people at the bank or with the sheriff or the police. They're trained and ready to help you. The Bunko Boys, [music] you can beat them. The money you save will be your own. [music] [music] [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] We have a new man, Mr. Korn. >> Okay, you step over there at the fingerprint stand and get him fixed up. >> Okay, over here. over here. Your number is going to be 2208. Raise your arms. 38 chest, 34 pants, tanks. Yeah. 38 jacket, 15 shirt, 34 pants, and socks. Okay. Here's your jackets. That's it. All right, let's go, fell. Inmate Jennings, I believe. >> Yes, sir. >> Sit down, Jennings. >> I am the warden of the institution, Jennings. And perhaps a few words of advice at this time might be in order. Let me say in the beginning that regardless of your previous record, you start in here with a clean slate, and it is entirely up to you as to whether or not it remains clean. Strict discipline is an absolute necessity in any wells supervised penal institution. However, there are two kinds of discipline, enforced and voluntary. Voluntary discipline is nothing more or less than cooperation. I have observed down through the years that about 95% of the inmates will cooperate if approached and supervised with a reasonable degree of fairness and intelligence. You will find it to your advantage to do your time with the 95% who cooperate. Learn to do your own time and let the other fellow do his. If two other inmates get into an argument or a fight, stay out of it. As by so doing, you will establish and maintain a good disciplinary record which will definitely hasten the day of your release. Needless to say, the sooner you are released, the better it will be for your family, yourself, and also for the administration of this institution. It will help you do your time if you will always keep in mind that regardless of their surroundings, most people are as happy as they make up their minds to be. From here on, Jennings, you write your own ticket. Good luck. You can now return with your card. >> [music] [music] >> sit down, please. Bill. Bill, I my name is Father Ingler and I have the report from the record office that you are serving a sentence of 10 years. Now, while you're here at the institution, we want to do all that we possibly can to help you. I will call you to the office at any time that you want to discuss any problems. All you need to do is send in a kite and then I will make arrangements for you to be called whenever you wish. I've received a letter from your pastor and he tells me that you have not been practicing your religion faithfully on the outside. He feels that perhaps this is due to the fact that you have not been well instructed in your faith. I hope that while you are here, you will make use of the opportunity to practice your religion. God loves you and is waiting to take you back into his friendship. Bill, I would like to have you enroll in a social ethics class at a later date. The social ethics class is designed to help you understand social norms and customs. It will give you a better background for religious matters. Uh during your time here, you will probably be doing some reading and study on religious matters. And these this social ethics class will give you the background so that you might understand these things better. You think about it and if you wish to enroll in such a class then you let me know and I will take care of it. So now you may return with your garden. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] From here on, Jennings, you write your own picnic. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. scared. Anyway, Hello, Bill. Sit down will you please? Uh you are number 22080. Is that right? When you're here doing 10 years for breaking entering. Uh does this this is your first defense I understand? Well, you have been here now about 30 days, which is the end of the orientation period. And at this time, you are meeting with the classification committee uh whom you already know. I assume you've interviewed with the rest of them. And at this time, we're going to assign you to a permanent uh play job here institution. Uh you've had your tests and so forth, and uh we've decided where you're going to work. uh Bill, it has uh it's been pretty thoroughly discussed here and it's the opinion of the classification committee that you should be assigned to what we call the stamp mill. But Bill, I want you to remember that you can always apply for school. Can't stop. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Bill, I want you to remember that you can always apply for school. Remember that you can always apply for school. Heat. Heat. Time out. Heat. Heat. But Bill, I want you to remember that you can always apply for school. Good job, Bill. You're getting there. Some secretaries of state have been quite aggressive. Others have been quite content to just keep the store open. Secretary of State Dallas and Aes were both rather aggressive, world-minded men. Good job, Bill. You're getting there. Good job, Bill. You're getting there. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] [music] >> [music] [music] [music] [music] >> My hand [music] [music] How you know [music] you don't. [music] [music] This is my fifth grade class. In our social studies period, we're studying a unit on American pioneer life. To the children, these songs and [music] dances represent one phase of the culmination of their activities on this unit. I'm Mrs. Carlton, their teacher. To me, the most important outcome of these activities is the growth and development of the children [music] themselves. Guiding and nurturing this growth is my most important job. It means a constant awareness of each child as an individual in terms of his abilities, his problems, his needs. For example, there's Randy. Randy has particular difficulty in reading. I watched Randy and soon realized that he needed help. But first, I had to find out a little more about him. I studied Ry's cumulative record. Perhaps the comments there by other teachers might give me a clue as to how I might help him. Through the grades, the picture was similar. Randy was a well-liked member of his group and an attentive student, but a distinctly slow reader. This has affected his schoolwork in several areas. I visited Ry's mother. In the course of the conversation, I found that Ry's parents were concerned about his reading. I also found that Randy was quite skilled with his hands and spent a great deal of time making models. He did some reading at home in connection with his interest in model building, but his willingness to read did not carry over to his schoolwork. I felt I could capitalize on this interest. I >> had such a nice visit with your mother yesterday, Randy. >> Yeah, she told me. >> She showed me the model ship you've made and some of the other models, too. Where do you get the ideas for those things, Randy? >> I like to look at the pictures of boats and planes in the newspaper. And I like to look through books and magazines on models and how to make things. >> Well, I have a book here. I thought might interest you. I'd like to see what of it. There's an article here about making model houses. Since you're in the group that's decided to make a model of Daniel Boone's cabin, I I thought you might like to look at it. Uh-huh. It's really quite easy to read. By appealing to his interests and showing appreciation for his abilities, I felt I'd taken an important step in helping Randy with his reading. Randy was only one member of the class. Others had different needs. There was Kathy. Early in the year, I had noticed Kathy's excessive shyness. Even though the other children liked her, she's tended to stay somewhat apart. Kathy was new to our school this year. I tried to make her feel at home, but I hadn't been too successful. So, I decided to see Kathy's mother after she was settled in her new home. I phoned to ask if she would come to school some afternoon. During her visit, I learned that the family had lived in four different parts of the country in the past six years. Her mother was concerned over Kathy's shyness because she wasn't that way at all when she was younger. In fact, her mother went on, "Even now, Kathy's full of fun when she's just with the family." This conversation helped me in an understanding of some of the possible reasons for Kathy's shyness. I tried to encourage Kathy to take a more active role in the group life around her. books that they've been reading. And I want you to do something for me, would would you? >> Yes. >> I wonder if you'd go around and and find out when they'll be ready to make their book reports. >> I have to go around, ask them when they're ready to give their book reports and write them all down. >> Yes, that's right, >> Laura. Yes. >> What's your book report going to be on? >> Black Beauty. It's about a horse. >> And when do you want to get it? next Monday. I like it so much I'm going to finish it over the weekend. >> All right. >> What book are you going to report on, Phillip? >> Handbrinker or the Silver Skates? >> Bye, Mrs. Cton. See you tomorrow. >> Oh, Kathy, wait a second. >> Yes. >> Were there any Girl Scout troops in Portland? >> Yes, but I didn't belong. Do you think you might like to? >> Well, maybe. Yes. I mean, if they wanted me to. I don't know many of them very well. >> I think they'd like to have you very much, Kathy. Why don't you think about it? >> Okay. Goodbye, Mrs. Carlson. >> Goodbye. >> GOODBYE, MRS. CTON. >> BYE, BOYS. OH, EDNA. >> YES. >> Are you girls going to a scout meeting today? Yes, at 3:00. >> Why don't you ask Kathy whether she'd like to join? You know, this is her first year here and she mightn't know about your troop. >> That's a good idea. Let's ask her, Nancy. >> Okay. Goodbye. >> Bye. >> Of course, these problems aren't solved overnight, but children are resilient and respond to guidance. Raymond was another child who needed special attention. Even though he elected to join the group building the model home, he seemed unable to play a constructive role in the class. He never seemed really interested in what the others were doing. I think you should. Yeah. >> Okay, I'll go get some. >> You jerk. Raymond, >> why did you do that? >> Who me? >> Alternately a smart Alec and a clown, Raymond was a very disturbing influence on the classroom. My talks with him hadn't resulted in any positive changes in his classroom behavior. On the playground, however, his behavior as team captain was quite different. Bob, >> Johnny, >> Jack, Dick, Randy. >> Okay. >> Okay, you guys, they're going to be up first. Steve, you pick. >> Here, Raymond showed real organizational ability and leadership. >> How could I help turn these qualities into classroom assets? I wondered if Raymond might be made responsible for the bulletin board, or perhaps I might appoint him as an assistant on our next field trip. [screaming] >> [crying] >> I suddenly noticed Phillip. >> Why, Phillip? Why aren't you playing baseball? >> They've got the same number on each side already. >> Oh, I'm sure you could fit in. Isn't there someone you could pair off with? >> Ah, they don't want me to play with them. They don't think I'm any good. >> What opportunity would there be for helping Philillip to be accepted by the other boys? Later that week, such an opportunity came. >> Well, I guess there won't be any baseball this afternoon, will the boys? >> Oh, shucks. And I brought my lucky mitt. Why can't these weathermen make up their minds? My father said he read in the paper that it was going to be sunny today. >> Well, forecasting the weather isn't quite so easy as it seems. Why not? They got all those maps and things. I brought my new myth to school and I can't even use it. >> Well, maybe it'll clear up. >> Phillip, your father works at the weather station, doesn't he? >> Yes, Mrs. Carlton. >> I remember you telling me recently that you're interested in weather, too. >> Yes. >> Can you explain to the class what makes rain? Well, let's see. If I only had some ice cubes and a half glass of water, I could show the class like my father showed me. >> Oh, I think we can get those for you at the cafeteria. Dick, will you go? >> All right, Mrs. Carlton. Well, rain is actually water that gets up into the sky by rising from the ground. Everywhere water is going into the air all the time from lakes, from rivers, and the ocean. Why can't you see it? >> Because it's there in the form of what is called vapor, which becomes part of the air and can't be seen. Air can hold just so much water vapor. The hotter the air gets, the more water vapor it can hold. You mean there is water vapor right here in the air in this room? Yes. And it feels like very moist air today. And that's important. The moisture the air gets, the better the experiment works. Here are the ice cubes. Thanks. Now watch this closely. You notice the outside of the glass is dry. You can feel it. Now I am going to place some ice cubes in it. Watch the outside of the glass. You see it's getting wet. Now why do you think that is? >> Is the glass sweating? >> No. Glass can't sweat. But I'll tell you what's really happening. You see, there is moisture right here in the air of this room. Now, when the warm air of the room is chilled by the cold glass, the warm air just around the glass gives up some of its water vapor in the form of little drops of water. You can see these little droplets on the outside of the glass. As more droplets form there, they join together and begin to drip down the sides of the glass. That is actually rain. Now, rain outdoors is caused the same way. Water vapor rises into the air and moves around with the winds. When the water vapor strikes cold air, droplets form. And when they join together in drops big enough to fall, it starts to rain. Today, right over this town, the warm, moist clouds were blown into cold air, making it rain. I think we all agree that each of us has gotten something from this fine explanation of the weather. Thank you very much, Phillip. You know, that's one of the nice things about school. Right here, we can all get together and share some of the things we know and like. Each of us is better at some things than at others. Some of us may be especially good at drawing or sewing or baseball or explaining the weather, but each of us knows something or can do something that the rest of us would find worthwhile learning. [cheering] >> The next day, it was sunny again and the ball game was in full swing. Philip was on one of the teams and came to bat. Come on, Philip. Hit it right THROUGH THAT HOLE THERE. COME ON, PHILIP. Hit a long one. Come on. >> A teacher faces all sorts of problems. For example, what should be done when a child enters the classroom late, especially if it happens several days in a row? I decided something should be done, but I wasn't yet sure what. I asked Darothy to see me after school that day. Actually, there was good reason for Darothy's lateness. Her mother was away each night caring for her grandmother, who was very ill. Dorothy had the responsibility each morning of getting herself and her younger brother ready for school. Their father was unable to help much since he left very early for work and the family couldn't get any other help. I decided to explore what kind of help the community could give to Darothy's family faced with a problem of this sort. I couldn't help thinking how important it had been to find out the reason behind Darothy's lateness. Had I first spoken any word of reprimand, Dorothy's sense of justice, her feeling of confidence in the adult world might have been impaired. Each child should have a chance for a reasonably wide range of expression in accordance with the child's interests and abilities. A girl like Edna, who had an unusual intellectual capacity, could find types of satisfaction that most children don't need. I tried to help Edna find records and books which would carry her further into the study of pioneer songs and dances than the others cared to go. Of course, there are always problems which a classroom teacher cannot solve alone and which require special attention. There was Peter who stuttered. I had learned from the cumulative records that there had been an earlier referral of Peter to the school psychologist who felt that there was a correlation between Peter's stutter and the fact that his mother was forced to spend so much time caring for his sister who was a [ __ ] Over the years, Peter's stutter had varied in intensity. Peter's condition was getting worse again, and I decided to see about getting help for him. There was Evelyn, whose withdrawal from the life around her was so great that I simply couldn't reach her. I held a conference with Mr. Clark, the principal, about Evelyn, and we decided to encourage her mother to consult with the school psychologist. These are some of the children in my fifth grade class. Each child has his special needs and problems. For some children, the difficulties of growth can be very severe. As a classroom teacher, my most important job is to try to understand each child and guide his growth in accordance with his needs. This is the task as well as the challenge to all who teach. [music]