[CCHS] Fwd(2): Time for Prom and Graduation? Time To Talk with Your Teens

[Louisa Coleman]

Louise Coleman
Concord-Carlisle High School
500 Walden Street
Concord, MA  01742
lcoleman at colonial.net
978-341-2490 x7101

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Dear Parents,

This is some great information on talking to teens during prom season.

Best,

Peter Badalament


 

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Time for Prom and Graduation? Time To Talk with Your Teens 


[Image]Prom season is fast approaching, and for many teens, this time of
year offers a taste of  new freedoms and the temptation to engage in risky
behavior. A new study of 11th and 12th grade students from across the
country shows that teens don't recognize the dangers of driving on prom
and graduation night, even though they recognize their peers may be more
likely to drink on these occasions. Nearly all of the students surveyed,
90 percent, reported that their peers are more likely to drink on prom
night and 79 percent reported the same for graduation night. Despite
believing that their peers are more likely to drink during prom and
graduation, only 29 percent reported that they believe driving on prom
night is dangerous, while 25 percent said the same for graduation night. 

The study surveyed over 2,500 students and was conducted by ORC Guideline
for Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). 



What You Can Do to Help Keep Prom Goers and New Graduates Safe? 

To keep celebrations safe and healthy, here are some helpful tips and
advice for parents and caregivers:

Know Your Teens' Plans and tell them to update you if the itinerary
changes so you're aware of their whereabouts. Check In With Them Via Text
- they are more likely to reply, since it's discreet. You can send
messages like "Hope ur having a gr8 time!" or "U OK?" before and after the
dance.Trust Your Teens and resist the urge to hover. You've filled them in
on the rules and the risks - chances are they got the message.

 


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]For a Safe Prom Night: Parents, Please Don't Serve Alcohol to Teens 

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Boundaries Set for Teens at Prom and Graduation Parties 

	
	
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