134. Recreation, Leisure Time and

134. Recreation, Leisure Time and

134 LEISURE TIME RECREATION

INTRODUCTION Shorter working tours and labor-saving devices for home and industry give an increased leisure time. This may be a blessing or curse. What shall we do with this time?

I. IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY 1. Many not educated in right use of leisure.

2. Parents have not taught it.

3. Schools and colleges not teaching it.

4. Churches not teaching it.

II. THE PROBLEM 1. Young people find themselves unoccupied .

2. Will not take advice from others.

3. Schools and colleges not teaching it.

4. Churches not teaching it.

III. ITS SOLUTION 1. A budget of time-eight hours, sleep, work, recreation.

2. Types of recreation.

(a) Athletics. (b) Social parties, cards, auto races, etc. (c) Amusements, movie, theater, radio. (d) Aesthetics-music, reading, etc. (e) Conversation-jesting.

IV. RULES FOR RECREATlON

1. Is it right?

2. Do good people approve it?

3. Will it interfere with school or business?

4. May it produce bad habits?

5. Will it lead into doubtful company?

6. Will it lead to questionable places?

7. Will the example hurt others?

8. Can cost in time and money be afforded?

9. Will it affect the rights and property of others?