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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.
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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 • Standard practices for working with parents • Getting parents involved in CAP • Helicopter parents • Addressing parents’ concerns
1. Standard Practices • Parents’ welcome & orientation • Included in Cadet Great Start • Roster & contact information • Calendar of events • Parents’ Guide to CAP
2. Getting Parents Involved in CAP • What are your success stories in these areas? • Parent orientations • On-going communication • Socials & awards nights • Parents’ committees • Recruiting
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 CampNY TIMES • Hovering Parents Need to Step Backat College TimeCNN • Helicopter Parents Try to Help Their Kids Land JobsUSA 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, websites • Parents’ Guide • Involved parents means involved cadets. • parent committees • cadet sponsor members • Address concerns promptly and fairly. • listen well • show your concern for fairness and the cadets’ best interest