One hundred times of telling your student to not do is offset by one observation of the doing. Curfews should be set by families, not others. Understand the difference between discipline and punishment. Establish a set of house rules agreed to and signed by both parent and student. Encourage volunteer service.
Research shows that students who learn service to others do better in their own lives and careers.
Campaign against alcohol consumption by our young people. It is a norm in our community for parents to allow drinking at parties at home in the mistaken belief that it is safer than drinking elsewhere. 9. Consider drug testing. See our brochure on the subject. Used properly, this program will help to provide a safe environment when your students enter the party scene.