Kinds of Maturity Which a Growing Person Acquires

Maturity is behavior that is appropriate to the age of the individual concerned or the behavior standards and expectations of adults. There are six kind of maturity which a growing person acquire.

Chronologically mature means a person is regarded as fully responsible for his acts when he/she reached that age.

Physical maturity means the full development of the body. Girls develop fully earlier than boys. Health status contributes to one's physical maturity.

Intellectual maturity is the mental quality which enables one to face problems calmly and intelligently and to make wise decisions.

Emotional maturity is the ability to control emotions of anger, hatred, envy and even that of love. A person is considered emotionally mature when he/she can face problems squarely and welcome changes.

Social maturity is getting along well with others. Relating well with others is closely linked with the other types of maturity. A secure person thinks of others more than himself/herself.

Philosophical maturity makes a person at peace with himself/herself, with others and with his/her work. This maturity helps a person have a full and satisfactory life.

Family Values As Observed By The Filipino Family.

Here are some of the values as observed by the Filipino family and handed down from one generation to another.

Respect (Paggalang)

It is a common practice by most filipinos to show respect when talking to elders by using po, opo, ho and oho. Kissing the hands of elders before leaving the house, upon arriving in the house, after attending Mass and after praying the Angelus are also ways of showing respect for the elders.

One also shows respect to elder brothers and sisters by addressing them kuya, ate, ditse, diko, sanse, and sangko.

Close family ties (Pagpapahalaga sa Pamilya)

This gives first priority to the family above all things. The saying "Blood is thicker than water" holds true when the Filipino family adheres to this value. This value also gives life to the saying "Charity begins at home". This value proves to be advantageous when you think of the benifits derived by the family by sticking together through "thick and thin".

Camaraderie (Pakikisama)

This is a Filipino practice that is accepted and well-liked. This is reflected in some customs, like visiting the sick, helping the neighbors during parties, like weddings and baptisms, participating in the vigil or wake for the dead, and cleaning the community. This promotes cooperation and stronger relationship among people in the community.

Sense of gratitude (Utang na Loob)

This is a practice of those who make it their obligation to repay the favors done to them. The obligation is handed to the young and it becomes their perpetual debt. The receiver of the favor acknowledges with deep gratitude the good things given to him/her.

Leave-it-to-God Attitude (Bahala na)

This is a practice to leave one's efforts, faith and confidence in the hands of the Almighty. This is a good practice when a person really strive to do his best to finish what he has started and to work hard for the accomplishment of his goals and leave the rest to God. This gives motivation to a person to carry on regardless of the risks and consequences by merely assuring himself bahala na.

Shame (Hiya)

Hiya is a refined sense of propriety, amor propio. It is a positive value when a person is forced to do something for someone to whom he owe a favor. It makes him respect authorities and be loyal to his family. He does things because of hiya or because it is expected of him to preserve his personal decency. It is also for this reason that a person try to protect the good name of his family ascribed by
virtue of social, political or economic status.

Common Stains. How To Remove Them

Ballpoint Ink Stain

Soak stained spot in rubbing alcohol. Place absorbent cloth underneath the stain. Wash in soapy suds with some three to four drops of ammonia. Rinse well.

Chewing Gum Stain

Apply ice cubes to the harden gum. Scrape off the gum with a dull knife. Wash with soap or detergent and lukewarm water.

Chocolate Stain

Dip stained area in hot water. Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse well.

Fruit Stain

Soak the stained spot immediately in cold water for about two hours. Wash with detergent or laundry soap. If the stain remains, soak the stained spot in basin of soapy water with one teaspoon of ammonia or chlorox. Rinse well in cold water.

Grass or Seaweed Stain

If the stain is still fresh, wash the spot with white vinegar and a heavy-duty detergent. Rinse well.

Grease/Oil - These stains usually caused by oil, margarine, butter, mayonnaise, or crayons.

Dub on the stain some talcum powder or cornstarch. Leave it on for about half an hour. Brush or shake off the powder or cornstarch. Wash in warm suds. Then, rinse thoroughly.

Ink

Soak the stained part in milk for about twelve hours. Squeeze the milk out. Then, apply lemon juice or rubbing alcohol on the stain. Wash in warm suds. Rinse thoroughly with cool water.

Mud

Allow mud to dry. Brush the mud off or scrape off the mud with dull knife. Wash with soapy water. Rinse well with clean water.

Paint

Find out whether the paint is water-based or oil-based by reading the label on the paint can. If the paint is water-based and still wet, wash the stained part in warm soapy water. Then, rinse thoroughly. If the paint is oil-based, sponge the stain with paint thinner. Wash in warm suds. Rinse thoroughly.

Protein Stain - This includes blood, egg, meat juices, perspiration and urine stain.

Apply heavy-duty detergent. Wash the stained part, using bleach and hot water. Rinse thoroughly.

Golden Rules for Living

Here are some Golden Rules for Living shared by an unknown psychologist. These rules will make you live happily and harmoniously with others.

If you open it, close it.

If you turn it on, turn it off.

If you borrow it, return it.

If you make a mess, clean it up.

If you break it, admit it and replace it.

If you move it, put it back.

If you don't know how to operate it, leave it alone.

If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission.

If it will make someone feel good and happy, say it. But if it is an unkind word(s) or gossip, keep it to yourself.

Different Ways of Cooking Foods

Cooking is a useful quality of a good homemaker. It deals with food preparation. The purpose of cooking are: to kill germs that might be present in the foods which may cause disease; to improve the taste of the food; and to make it easy to digest.

Here are the different ways of cooking food;

Boiling - cooking food in water at a boiling point, as in the preparation of nilagang baboy

Simmering - cooking in water heated to a degree below the boiling point, mainly for the purpose of tenderizing

Frying - cooking in deep or shallow fat

Sauteing - cooking in a little fat with some seasoning

Broiling - cooking over live charcoal

Toasting - browning bread or any food over direct fire

Parboiling - boiling until partly cook

Stewing - cooking by boiling slowly

Braising - cooking by browning in fat and then simmering in a covered pan with a little liquid

Steaming - cooking by means of vapor, using steamer

Baking - cooking by dry heat, especially in an oven

Hog Breeds

Landrace - This breed is origanated in Iowa and very popular in the Philippines. It is pure white and with drooping ears and long a body. Its back is slightly arched. It is excellent in mothering and produces large litters.

Large White - This breed is originated in England. It is pure white, like the Landrace. Its body smooth and even. The face is slightly dished out and the ears are erect and inclined forward. This breed gives good quality meat.

Duroc Jersey - This breed has been developed in New York and New Jersey. Its color is red though some breeds are lighter and darker in shade. Its ears are medium-sized and set forward. This breed produces large litters.

Hampshire - This breed is originated in Hampshire England. All Hampshire breed show the white belt around the shoulders and front legs. This breed produces good quality meat.

Poland China - This breed which is originated in Ohio is a black hog with many white spots. This type of hog is a good feeder, matures early produces large amount of litters.

Kinds of Family

Family - is the smallest unit of the society. Consists of father, mother and children.

Kinds of Family:

• Nuclear - consists of father, mother and children
• Extended - consists of father, mother, children, grandmother, grandfather, uncle and auntie
• Single - only mother or father
• Childless - a family without children
• Adopted - the children are adopted in the family

List of some table manners and social graces at the table

Table Manners are acceptable rules and practices related to the partaking of food.

Here are some generally accepted table manners.

• Come to the dining table neatly and appropriately.
• Be on time for meals. Do not make others wait for you. Being prompt is courtesy for those with whom you will share a meal.
• Take or leave your seat from the left side of the chair.
• Sit properly while eating. Sit erect with feet on the floor. Avoid putting your elbows or arms on the table. Keep them to your sides.
• The napkin should be placed half-folded on the lap before you start eating. Fold it back on the left side on the plate after meal. If paper napkins are used, they should be slightly crumpled and left beside the plate.
• Use a serving spoon or fork to help you get food from a service tray.
• Take small bites. Chew the food slowly and with lips closed. Avoid talking with a full mouth.
• Sipping the soup should be slow and noiseless. When taking soup, dip the spoon away from you. Sip the soup from the side of the spoon.
• Lift a cup by its handle with one hand.
• Avoid making unnecessary noise with your silverware.
• Ask politely for food to be passed. Avoid reaching for food across the table. See to it that the food is passed to others if they ask.
• Avoid using fork in taking bread or cookies from a plate, use your fingers instead. Using your fingers, break the bread in small pieces and spread each bite with butter or jelly, if served.
• Avoid picking your teeth with a toothpick while at the dining table. It should be done in private. If it becomes necessary, cover your mouth with a napkin.
• Place the knife, spoon, or pork on the plate after each use to avoid spotting the table cover. When you are finish eating, leave your knife, spoon, and fork near each other, across the center of the plate.
• Try to finish eating at the same time as the others. If you have to leave ahead of the others, ask politely to be excused.