What exactly
do we mean by parental involvement?
Why are
all our parents "burned out"?
Many times
workers don't understand why the parents of the youth appear as if they
simply don't care. It may be time to stop at this point and consider
what this family has been through. Have there been problems and turmoil
in this family? Problems have probably been present long before any
"professionals" ever got involved. Does the family know how
to participate? What are the family stressors? What has the family experienced
in the past when dealing with professionals? Were they active in involvement
or were they simply expected to agree with what ever the "professionals"
said was needed. These are all important questions to ask to determine
what approach needs to be taken to encourage family involvement.
Activities
included in this section:
Additional
information may be accessed by logging on to:
www.TeachingTolerance.org
www.GirlPower.gov
www.NoViolence.net
