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This seminar focuses on enhancing parental involvement in Cadet programs, highlighting that children with engaged parents tend to participate more actively in extracurricular activities. We will discuss standard practices for welcoming parents, effective communication strategies, and ways to address concerns from parents, including the phenomenon of "helicopter parenting." Participants will learn successful methods for parent recruitment and involvement, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits both cadets and families.
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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