Valley View High School
Freshman Orientation
Legal and Safety
Awareness
German Township Police
Topics
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The Cyber World
Bullying
Teen Driving and the Law
Teen Alcohol Use and the Law
Parental Rights
Things were a bit different in our day…
Things have changed…
The Cyber World
“Technology is a wonderful thing…”
The Computer,
The Cell Phone,
The Text Message
“Oh my….”
The Cyber World
• Social Media
– A wonderful way to keep abreast of the mundane
lives of others.
• Social Media Websites
– My Space
– Facebook
– The Next Big Thing? Who knows.
The Cyber World
• You are the parent. You are in control.
– If your son or daughter does not believe this,
show them.
• Turn off the internet
• Password the computer
• Turn off the power
The Cyber World
• The world of today is nothing like it was for us.
• Sexting
– In 2010, a study found that 20 percent of
teenagers (22 percent of girls and 18 percent of
boys) sent naked or seminude images of
themselves or posted them online.
The Cyber Wrold
• Sexting <continued>
– German Township has prosecuted juveniles who
have violated the law when they have had
photographs and videos of a sexual nature on
their phones.
– Juveniles found guilty have to relinquish their
phones to the juvenile court during a probationary
period and attend classes. During the
probationary period, they can not be in
possession of a phone.
Bullying
• What is bullying
– The most common definition is “a repeated
oppression, psychological or physical, of a less
powerful person by a more powerful person or
group of persons.”
– Bullying takes many different forms including
physical threats or violence; name-calling and
teasing; ostracism; and social attacks on
someone’s reputation.
Bullying
• Humans are creatures of habit.
• In a stressful situation, people of any age are
more likely to do what they’ve practiced than
what they’ve been told.
• If you feel that your child is being bullied,
contact the school and speak with Mr.
Misenko.
Bullying in the Cyber World
• Does it occur? Yes.
• How?
–Through Facebook.
–Through My Space.
–Through Text Messages
Bullying in the Cyber World
• Remember, all children will try to get away
with anything at least once, especially when
they are learning their boundaries.
• Some go so far as to show you one nice polite
page that they claim is their account, and have
a second account with all the nasty stuff on it.
Bullying in Ohio
• In February 2012, Governor Kasich signed into
law the Jessica Logan Act.
– It covers texting.
– It provided School Districts with guidelines for
revising Bullying policies.
New Drivers
• Temporary Instruction Permit
– Available to those who are at least 15 years 6
months old
– A parent or legal guardian must co-sign the
temporary permit application.
• For more information regarding how to obtain
a Temporary Instruction Permit visit:
http://www.bmv.ohio.gov/graduated_dl_teen_laws.stm#tog
New Drivers
• Under 17 years of age:
– Not permitted to operate a motor vehicle with
more than one person who is not a family
member unless accompanied by the license
holders parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
– Are prohibited from driving between the hours of
midnight and 6am unless accompanied by the
license holders parent, guardian, or legal
custodian.
New Drivers
• Under 17 years of age <continued>:
– If found guilty of a moving violation within the
first 6 months of having an operator’s license, may
be required to have a parent, guardian, or legal
custodian with them during the next 6 months or
until they are 17 years of age.
New Drivers
• Between 17 and 18 years of age:
– Are restricted to drive between the hours of 1am
and 5 am unless accompanied by a parent,
guardian, or legal custodian with the following
exceptions:
• An emergency situation.
• Driving to or from a school activity.
• Driving to or from work (with written documentation
from the employer).
Pickup Trucks
• Restrictions on riding in the cargo areas:
– 16 years of age or older can ride in the bed of a
pickup truck.
– Under 16 years of age or younger can ride in the
bed of a pickup truck if:
• The vehicle is being driven less than 25 mph, or
• The person is seated in an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) seating position, or
• It is an emergency.
• Not applicable to trucks with covered cargo areas.
Driving in the Cyber World
• Texting and Driving Legislation effective
August 30, 2012:
– Over 18 years of age it is a secondary offense.
• Fine: $150 to $300 and possible license suspension.
– Under 18 years of age it is a primary offense.
• Fine: About the same, but possible license suspension
on the first offense.
Keg Law
• Section 4301.69 of the Ohio Revised Code also
known as the Keg Law:
– Holds individuals responsible for underage
drinking on property under their control.
• Violations:
– A first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to
six months in jail and/or a $1000.00 fine.
– Also, property owners may be held liable in the
event that an underage person is involved in a
alcohol-related traffic crash.
ORC Section 4301.69
• No person who is the owner or occupant of any
public or private place shall knowingly allow any
underage person to remain in or on the place
while possessing or consuming beer or
intoxicating liquor, unless the intoxicating liquor
or beer is given to the person possessing or
consuming it by that person’s parent, spouse who
is not an underage person, or legal guardian and
the parent, spouse who is not an underage
person, or legal guardian is present at the time of
the person’s possession or consumption of the
beer or intoxicating liquor.
Parental Rights
• The Definition of Delinquent Juveniles:
– Any child, except a juvenile traffic offender, who violates
any law of this state or the United States, or any ordinance
of a political subdivision of the state, that would be an
offense if committed by an adult;
– Any child who violates any lawful order of the court
– Any child who is a habitual truant and who previously has
been adjudicated an unruly child for being a habitual
truant
– Any child who is a chronic truant.
What you are not responsible for:
• Making sure your child is always happy.
• Getting the approval of others.
• Doing for your children what they are capable
of doing themselves.
What you are responsible for:
• Making tough decisions that involve your
child’s future and may not be popular with
your child or their friends.
• Teaching your child to function independently.
• Holding them accountable.
• To do your best.
Parental Rights
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You are the parent.
You make the decisions.
You have the power.
You know your child best.
The school and law enforcement will help you
guide your child through these transitional
years from child to adult, but we can’t help if
you don’t tell us there is a problem.