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

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