10 TRIED AND TRUE PARENTING TIPS FOR
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENTS
 Network with other parents to keep up with what is
going on with students of the same age.
 Become involved in your student’s extracurricular
activities and other school functions.
 Be aware of your student’s Internet activities; monitor
all web sites and chat rooms visited, and instant
messaging activities.
 Inform the teacher or principal if one of your children
is being bullied or discouraged by anyone at the
school.
 Review “Stranger Danger” safety tips with your
children.
 Know where your student is; require them to call
when they change locations.
 Always encourage your children to tell you if someone
tried to touch them in a way that made them feel
uncomfortable.
 Review family safety rules and how to follow them.
Praise your children for knowing and following them.
 Provide enrichment opportunities that will encourage
constructive use of free time.
 Monitor and check ratings of media such as TV, radio,
CDs, DVDs, books, games etc.
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PERC (Parents Encouraging Responsible Choices) is a committee
of Dublin parents and educators whose mission is to empower
parents to encourage informed and responsible choices for and by
the youth in our community. We provide program facilitation,
information dissemination, parent networking and a unified
message.
2009 - 2010 PERC Roundtable Discussion Schedule @ Dublin Rec. Center
Each roundtable will be offered at 9:30-11:00 am and 7:00- 9:00 pm
 Oct. 28, ‘09 “Learning with the Brain & Mind” Ann Anzalone a
nationally known dynamic speaker and experienced trainer.
She teaches graduate classes at Wright State University and
McGregor School, Antioch University where her courses
specialize in communication skills, learning styles, study skills
and stress management. She will talk about using one’s brain
function for optimized learning.
 Feb. 24, ‘10 “Kids speak on issues they face in today’s schools”
 Spring 2010 “Aaron White” Rethinking Underage Drinking
The concept of PERC was the result of a discussion of Dublin parents with district
educators concerning what parents can do to encourage other parents to make more
responsible decisions concerning our youth. This brochure is one result of our work and
it contains parenting tips from other parents. Our ultimate goal is for our youth to make
decisions that will keep them safe and allow them to be successful in their endeavors.
Members selected these monthly PERC Roundtable topics to disseminate information
and have discussions concerning issues our youth face and what we can do to help.
2009-2010 President: Loree Gallatin Loree@asci.net
10 TRIED AND TRUE PARENTING TIPS FOR
HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS
10 TRIED AND TRUE PARENTING TIPS FOR
MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
 Know where your teen is; have them call when they
change locations.
 Be very clear about your expectations for your child’s
behavior.
 Call to make sure parties are chaperoned and that
alcohol is not being served.
 Be a positive role model…your kids and other kids are
watching.
 Network with other parents to keep up with what is
going on with teens of the same age.
 Recognize and compliment your child and other
middle school students for responsible choices.
 Be awake and interact with your teen when they come
home at night.
 Network with other parents to keep up with what is
going on with students of the same age.
 Don't allow underage alcohol consumption in your
home. Be aware of the alcohol you keep in your home.
 Adult supervision should always oversee a child’s
participation in activities such as: football games,
movies, the Chiller, sleepovers, and the mall.
 Become involved in your teen’s extracurricular
activities and other school functions
 Monitor your teen’s Internet activities.
 Enforce curfew, check with your local jurisdiction for
the law.
 Let your child know you care by being there, show up
announced and unannounced.
 Become involved in your child’s life - both school and
non-school activities.
 Send a clear and consistent message…No means No.
 If you have a party in your home, chaperone it well;
have other parents come over to help. Be a visible
presence at the party.
 Set limits and boundaries. Acknowledge that not all
parents have the same expectations.
 When out of town have an adult be responsible for
your teen and your home.
 Be aware of technology activities - the Internet, cell
phones, text messages, and video games.
PERC has been recognized by the City of Dublin and
The Ohio House of Representatives for their civic concern and
commitment to become a dynamic and valued member of their
community in providing educational programs to Dublin parents
and students.