Here's what you need:

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
4 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
8 c. popped popcorn

Here's what the grown up will do: pop the popcorn; turn the stove on; supervise the cooking.

Here's what you do:

1. Place the sugar, light corn syrup, butter and salt in a large saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it reaches a steady simmer.

3. Add popcorn and toss until entirely coated.

4. Remove from stove and let the mixture cool 5 minutes.

5. Fill a medium size bowl with cold water, dip hands into water and shape popcorn into "tennis ball" size.

6. Place balls on wax paper. Cool 1/2 hour. Makes 8 to 10.