Section 4 Return to Section 2 4.0.0 Parents Parents here refers to the Parents of a student who falls within the definitions set forth in Section 5.0.0 . Parents as Staff Parents of students may be a part of either the Ministry Training Program or the Leadership Team. However, the student shall be consulted regarding any involvement on the part of a parent in a program that also involves the student of that parent. Staff relations with Parents Staff must keep in mind that the Parent of a student is the one charged by God with the responsibility of raising the student. Staff are expected to respect the Parent's decisions, even when the Staff disagree with the decision.
Students are to be taught to respect and honor their parents.
The staff must be an example to the students by honoring both their parents and the parents of the students. This section is to clarify any questions regarding problems that arise regarding what Parents can demand. Parents do not have any control over the program. The parents of students are not given any authority over the Staff of the Youth Ministry.