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| 2014 - Traditions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2014.1) | 118 |
Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding characteristics of strong families |
| 2014.2) | 129 |
Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding the importance of family traditions |
| 2014.3) | 47 |
Number of participants whose knowledge improved regarding a connection between strong families and traditions |
| 2014.4) | 45 |
Number of participants who reported intent to maintain a family tradition or create a new one |
| 2014.5) | 26 |
Number of participants who maintained a family tradition in the months following the program |
| 2014.6) | 12 |
Number of participants who created a new family tradition in the months following the program |
Author: Hazel Jackson
Major Program: Traditions
According the Pennsylvania Cooperative Extension Service and Harvard University (1999) the critical ages for youth to learn creative skills are from8 to 12 years old. Learning to sew heightens the levels of creativity in youth. Creativity assists youth in critical thinking and problem solving. During the Fall 2017 58 youth were enrolled in after school 4-H sewing projects in Rockcastle County. The Family and Consumer Sciences and a volunteers taught a total of 8 hours of
