Howe ISD Free and Reduced-Price Meals

Howe ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request information provided is correct

Categorical or Program

Eligibility

John Rosemond

To Want To Be

liked by their children, to want to be their children’s friends That, we agree, is very odd What is lacking in the life of an adult that they want to be liked by a child? we ask Furthermore, what could it possibly mean that a child – an emotionally immature, ignorant (no matter how smart) human being – likes you? Or, at any given moment in time, does not?

Well, to begin with, it means to the parent in question that he or she is doing a splendid job Being liked by one’s child is the measure of a parent these days, or so it seems If you are not liked, then you need correction and you will know when you have corrected yourself sufficiently when your child begins to like you, or like you again It is indeed odd that grown-ups – or supposed grown-ups –think in those terms (If you happen to be one of the parents in question, and you are offended at my characterization of you, fine Offense may be prerequisite to your coming to your senses )

What is so bad about wanting to be your child’s friend? the reader may ask. It is an excellent question with at least five bads:

First, a parent’s task is to raise a child out of childhood into adulthood. To accomplish that requires a parent who acts capable of the heavy lifting often required The parent-friend lowers himself to his child’s level (the child, after all, cannot rise to the level of the adult), thus rendering himself so incapable

Second, a parent who desires, above all else, wonderful relationship with one’s child is incapable of delivering effective discipline Discipline, if it is properly corrective, does not make the recipient feel warm and fuzzy toward the agent of correction That is contrary to the intent of having a wonderful relationship, because the overarching Rule of such is “Thou shalt never make thy child upset at you ”

Third, and for the reason immediately above the parent in question allows himself to be manipulated by his child’s emotional output, which becomes, over time, more and more uncivil

Fourth, we have defined a codependent relationship in which said parent becomes an enabler In this case, the job of the adult enabler is to always make sure his child is happy

What’s wrong with that? a reader shouts

Because that is not in your job description, which says you are to prepare your child for responsible living in the real world, and the real world is full of disappointment, failure, loss, and other stuff that isn’t “happy” Accepting those realities is to become emotionally resilient, and emotional resilience is key to personal satisfaction It is more important than success Truly happy people are not in codependent relationships with dedicated personal enablers People who are being enabled have not had to accept full responsibility for state of their lives Their enablers are the responsible parties

Fifth, enabled people almost always think of themselves as victims Enabling always fails No amount can defeat life’s realities So, enabled people are unhappy; either angry unhappy or depressed unhappy

All of which is why I am convinced that the post-1960s phenomenon of parents trying to be their kids’ friends is a major contributor to childhood, and especially adolescent, mental health problems

If you think you can defend your attempt to be your child’s friend, I’d love to hear from you Email me at radio@rosemond com If I use your defense in a future column, rest assured I won’t use your name

Family psychologist John Rosemond: johnrosemond com, parentguru com

John Rosemond has worked with families, children, and parents since 1971 in the field of family psychology In 1971, John earned his masters in psychology from Western Illinois University and was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

Starting on August 20th, 2018 Howe will begin distributing letters to the households of the children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits.

Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price

Meal Benefits

The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits: Income

1 Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levels

Categorical or Automatic Eligibility

2 Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Program Participant

3. Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster

4 Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start Income Eligibility

For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must fill out free and reduced-price meal application and return it to your child’s campus Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information:

1 Names of all household members

2 Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member

3 Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number”

4 Signature of an adult household member attesting that the

Howe ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible Howe ISD will notify the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact the office at your child’s school.

Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Brett Williams, Director of Operations Howe ISD

Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year The information households provide on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility

Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year

Determining Eligibility

Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Brett Williams, Director of Operations will review applications and determine eligibility Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Kevin Wilson, Superintendent of Schools, 903532-3228

Unexpected Circumstances

If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines

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