Power of Parents ® Middle School Handbook
Chapter 3
LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS There Can Be
Research shows: Children of permissive style parents tend to drink more often and heavier, use cannabis and other drugs, and engage in other risky behaviors that can lead to serious consequences. They also report having parents who are less willing to talk with them and have poorer relationships with their parents as a result.
To serving alcohol to your own child or other people’s children. Learn more about Social Host laws in your state to make sure you are following the law.
POSITIVE
Positive parents know that their own age, knowledge, experience, and material resources give them an important role in guiding their children. They use that power to strengthen, protect, and help them grow into effective individuals. Positive parenting can be challenging because parents gradually relinquish control and give kids more freedom and responsibility with each passing year. These parents respect a child’s drive for independence yet maintain firm boundaries. Their philosophy is to build trust and teach skills that empower children to take increasing control of their life. Instead of threatening severe punishment for bad behavior, they discuss, set, and enforce clear consequences for breaking rules. Research shows: Youth with positive-style parents are less likely to drink, use cannabis, or ride with impaired drivers. They also have fewer problems in school and with the law and report better relationships with their parents, when compared to children of other parenting styles.
Positive parents focus on empowering their children to grow and learn. • They take an active role in teaching their teen responsibility. • They tend to use the “how, what, and why” question approach. • They set clear expectations about teen behavior, such as waiting until age 21 before drinking alcohol. • They set and enforce rules prohibiting drugs. • They explain reasons behind their expectations and encourage teens to talk about any concerns. • They set and enforce consequences when agreements are not met.
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