We expect the students here to be responsible for their own actions, to know that their basic obligation at this stage of their life is to study, not to work 20-40 hours a week at an outside job, and above all to fight their own battles. Recently, an author wrote to parents of teenagers and stated that the five worse things that you could do as a parent was to baby your child, put your marriage last, ignore your spiritual and emotional life, be your child s best friend and fail to give your child structure. Finally, we stand ready to help you in all ways with your teenage son or daughter. You will help us help you by not defending them at a drop of the hat. Do not make it more difficult for those charged with educating them by questioning every decision, judgment or interpretation of rules.
Life is tough.
A winner must be tougher. Allow your child to be a winner in his or her own right then and only then will your child be ready to face the real world. Enjoy the remainder of the summer days. Sincerely, Rev. Msgr.