Note To Parents & Guardians: How To Discuss These Matters
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NOTE TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS:
HOW TO DISCUSS THESE MATTERS
- You are the first teacher and the most important teacher of your child(ren) - by both your actions and your words
- Communication is a two way street - listen, ask questions and honestly respond to questions.
- Use this information as a resource for discussion. Read these resources several times so that you are comfortable with the subject matter.
- Know your comfort level. Seek guidance form an experienced and admired parent.
- Take the opportunity to talk when you have the least amount of distractions, so you may focus on your child(ren).
- Bring up one or two points while you are driving in the car. You have a captive audience. You can dialogue with no interruptions. Start with an open-ended question: What do you think about...? Have you heard about...? What would you do in this situation...?
- Enjoy the conversation. It should be an open dialogue between parent/guardian and child(ren).
- Keep the discussion age appropriate for your child(ren). Let their questions guide you to the level of detail they need.
- LISTEN to your child(ren).
- Role-play real life situations based on Keeping Kids Safe concepts.
- Do whatever it takes to build your child's confidence and awareness without heightening their fear.
DO IT TODAY!
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