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Farmers who have used boys sayj 



1. Remember that a boy is young and usually inexperienced. Be kind, tolerant 

 and patient and most boys v/ill respond v/illingly and enthusiastically, and 

 are readily trained. 



2. Remember that his muscles are soft and that a boy tires easily. Break him 

 in easily byt 



a. Giving him the lighter jobs to do at first, 



b. Vlorking him for only a half day for a week or tv.'o. (Some farm- 



ers use two gangs at first and work each gang half a day.) 



c. Using a larger gang than is normally needed and plan to get 



through in the middle of the afternoon. 



3. The boy may be unaccustomed to farm work. He needs a little extra effort 

 and supervision to teach him how to do the various jobs on a farm. Show 

 him just hov; to do it. Repeat this demonstration if necessary. Be quick 

 to praise the boy and slow to criticize him. 



4. Have an understanding with the boy (before he actually starts work) about 

 his duties, hours of work, wages and pay day. If the boy is to live with 

 you, you should also have an understanding as to time off, church attend- 

 ance, house rules, etc.. 



5. Treat the boy as you would treat your ovm son, v/ith respect to food and 

 sleeping quarters. A boy gets very hungry and, he enjoys good food. A 

 light lunch, some fruit or cookies, a glass of good cold milk or some 

 other good drink between meals and before he goes to bed at night will 

 help to keep him happy and working efficiently.. 



6. In the evening, after the day's work is done, create a homelike atmosphere 

 for the boy. He is young and may get lonely. Arrange gaines for him. En- 

 courage him to read good books and magazines. If possible have a radio 

 available so he can enjoy some of his favorite programs. 



7. Give the boy an opportunity to learn to do as many jobs as possible. This 

 will not only keep his work from getting monotonous for him but will result 

 in a v;ell trained v;orker for you. 



8. Coach the boy in the vjays which you have found to be sensible and practicable 

 in doing farm vmrk and handling your problem. 



9. Avoid harsh criticism, caustic remarks and profanity. This only " upsets 

 the apple cart" and causes ill-feeling. 



10. Study boy psychology. Use good judgment and common sense in all dealings 

 with the boy. Put yourself in his shoes and practice the Golden Rule, 



A Few Dont's 



1. Don't give a boy a full day's work in the manure pit under the barn or 



other similar disagreeable jobs the first day he reports for v/ork, 



2. Don't forget that the boy may be unaccustomed to doing farm work. 



