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Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Illumine for Parents: Navigating the adolescent party scene
25 minutes Posted Nov 15, 2022 at 11:00 pm.
Why is it so important that parents try to foster this ‘consultative’ relationship with their daughters as they develop, no matter how guarded their daughter might be at times?
When are these more ‘riskier’ topics such as partying safely and information about alcohol and drugs, introduced into the HPE curriculum and discussed with students at BGGS?
What are some of the biggest risk factors teens today encounter at parties?
Does research and data show that young people today are more or less likely to engage in potentially harmful activities such as underage drinking, smoking, illicit drugs, than in previous times?
What are some simple steps that parents can take to promote safe partying with their daughters?
What are some of the factors that parents might want to consider when weighing up whether to say yes or no if their daughter is invited to attend a party?
If parents come to the decision that their daughter can attend—it seems safe, it meets their ‘criteria’ for going—what are some ‘non-negotiables’ that parents might want to consider imposing for their daughters to follow?
On the night of the party, what are some final words or reminders that parents can reiterate before they wave goodbye to their daughter?
What are the three golden rules’ for safe teen parties for parents?
What advice do you have for them about how to plan a ‘safe’ party?
Despite the risks, why is it so important that teens can attend parties?
What resources are available and where can parents find more information about how to navigate the teen party scene?
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Parties! Such fun at any age and most particularly when you are young—the anticipation leading up to the event, perhaps some nerves as you arrive, and then, hopefully, the dancing and chatting with friends, old and new, that ensues as everyone arrives. In this episode of Illumine for Parents, Principal of Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Ms Jacinda Euler, is joined by Head of House, Mrs Sybil Edwards, and HPE teacher, Ms Cathy Rees, to discuss what parents can do to help their daughters navigat...