Expect to defer to and respond positively to their preferences when it involves the running of the household, the decisions about home management and the way routines are followed. While it is all too listen to reply and react, it is important to listen to your parents when they talk and really hear what their perspective is. You don't necessarily have to add something to what they are saying every time you talk. This will avoid most of those conversations turning into arguments. If you know they disagree on a certain point you want to introduce to them, just tell them to give your view a consideration and to focus on the positive side of your point. This will work well if in a conversation or meeting with your parents––give them the first priority to give their own views, to make them easily adjustable towards what you really want them to take in. However, your success all may depend on the kind of parents you have. If they they are always dictatorial, you will sometimes be forced to disagree completely with them, but if they are understanding you can always discuss the issues as they arise.
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One-sentence summary -- Listen to your parents. Do not create or feed arguments.


Participants must be at least 12 years of age. Children under 12 are allowed to join the Famine for only eight hours. Consider, too, any health conditions you have, such as blood pressure issues, diabetes, or depression. If you intend to give up food, ask your doctor if that's a good idea in your case.   If you want to fast, don't do it if you're sick. If you have a chronic illness or other disability, consult your doctor first. Those going without food should be well-fed prior to the event and should not maintain a fast during extreme physical exertion ("fun runs," sports tournaments, gym classes, etc.)  The most common Famine challenges include:   Going without food Giving up technology (TV, radio, computer or other IT device, MP3 player, even lights and electrical appliances) Not using furniture (chairs, beds, etc.) Giving up free time or play time by doing chores around the house without pay Some participants have even gone without sleep for 40 hours, but this is not recommended. This is just a list of suggestions. You can invent your own challenge. Just be smart about it. Don't do anything dangerous. The point is not to be daring; it's to raise money and awareness for the underprivileged. If you are a minor and choose to go without food, make sure your parents are well aware of this fact and approve of your choice. The Famine permits you to eat these to maintain energy. Many participants do this over a weekend (Friday evening through Sunday morning).
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One-sentence summary -- Check your eligibility. Go to the 40 Hour Famine website, or sign up at a school, church or community center. Choose a challenge. Consume barley sugars (hard candy) and rice or something similar if you are going without food. Find a good time for your Famine.


Just a couple of drops of water flipped off your hand will really crackle when the oil has reached this heat level. Shake off the excess flour and let the fillets sit on a rack or on wax paper for 5-10 minutes. Roll the fillets in the flour a second time. As before, shake off the excess flour. Now they're ready for the pan! No more than 2 at a time, however. Frying more than 2 fillets at once drives down the oil temperature which will make the fish and coating soggy. Turn once in the pan after a minute or so and remove when golden brown. They should be done in under 4 minutes; white and flaky inside at the thickest section of the fillet. Do not overcook! Garnish with sauces and sides for taste and presentation.
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One-sentence summary -- Heat the oil in a 3 or 4-quart pan to at least 375° F (190°C). Roll the dry and thawed fish in the flour. Deep fry those bad boys. Drain each fillet on paper towels for a few seconds and serve immediately. Finished.


Not all highlighters have the glow-in-the-dark quality produced under a blacklight, so draw with them on white paper first and run a black light over to see if they do.  You can use any color, but yellow is the most likely to glow in the dark consistently. Any brand of highlighter should work, but you can try neon colored markers of a non-highlighter variety as well. It is easiest to see if they glow in a room that is completely dark, allowing for no light pollution. Tonic water isn't the only substance that contains light-producing phosphors — plain old highlighter markers work in a similar way as well. Start (as before) by filling a clear container like a glass jar with water. Note that this method will ruin your highlighter marker — it won't work when you're done. If you just drop a highlighter into a jar of water, it won't bleed ink very quickly through the strip of felt at the tip. Instead, you'll want to take the entire ink tube out. To do this:  Uncap the highlighter. Use a pair of pliers (or your hands if you don't mind getting messy) to pull the felt out of the tip. Use pliers to pry off the bottom of the marker. Carefully pull the ink tube out, taking care not to spill or mark your clothing. Drop the felt, the ink tube, and any other ink you can get out of the marker into the water. The ink should bleed into the water, changing its color. Cut or break the ink tube if needed to get the ink out. Mix the water well so that the color is even. You can leave the ink tube and felt in the water when the ink is done mixing or you can fish them out — it's up to you. Just like with the tonic water method above, a dark room and a black light will make the highlighter ink in the water glow brightly. You can also tape a flashlight to the bottom of the container to make a colored light (however, the "neon" effect you'd get with a black light is lost.) Unlike tonic water, the glowing water from this method is not safe to drink.
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Purchase and test out highlighters to see if they glow. Fill a clear container with water. Take the ink tube out of the highlighter. Place the felt stick and ink tube into the jar. Shine a black light at the water.