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Partnering With Parents. Training Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L6. Warm-up. Read pages 4 through 8. “ Kids with highly involved parents are more active in extracurricular activities than kids whose parents are less involved. ” - Cornell University College of Human Ecology. Overview. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Partnering With ParentsTraining Leaders of Cadets - Seminar L6
Warm-up
Read pages 4 through 8
“Kids with highly involved parents are more active in extracurricular activities than kids whose parents are less involved.”
- Cornell University College of Human Ecology
Overview
Standard practices for working with parents
Getting parents involved in CAPHelicopter parentsAddressing parents’ concerns
1. Standard Practices
Parents’ welcome & orientation Included in Cadet Great Start
Roster & contact informationCalendar of eventsParents’ Guide to CAP
2. Getting Parents Involved in CAP
What are your success stories in these areas?Parent orientationsOn-going communicationSocials & awards nightsParents’ committeesRecruiting
3. Helicopter Parents
Today’s Parents in the News:The World’s Longest Umbilical Cord: The Cell Phone ABC NEWS Dear Parents: Relax, It’s Just Camp NY TIMES
Hovering Parents Need to Step Backat College Time CNN
Helicopter Parents Try to Help Their Kids Land Jobs USA TODAY
NEWSWEEK / MICHAEL ELINS
4. Addressing Parents’ Concerns
If you were a cadet’s mom or dad, how would you want the squadron to respond to your concerns?
Summary
Parents expect the commander to be a partner.
calendars, rosters, websitesParents’ Guide
Involved parents means involved cadets.parent committeescadet sponsor members
Address concerns promptly and fairly.listen wellshow your concern for fairness and the cadets’ best
interest