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High School Athletes And Drinking?
May 25th, 2010
I was just speaking at a high school sports banquet where a group of parents told me that their kids think the code of conduct at their school is a joke…
As parents they were wondering what to say back to their kids — I think you’ll be amazed at what I said back to this group…
Have an incredible Wednesday!
Dr. Mike
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Too often parents want to rescue their childen or just want to be friends. They want the school to “do it all”. It’s time parents stepped up and enforced what the schools are trying to do, since they have this burden put on them. You are totally right, and I wish more people would pay attention to what you are trying to address.
Dr. Mike,
I agree with you 100%.
Thank you for backing what we believe . Love your advice !!!!!
I agree with you 100 percent!
I teach students that it is indeed all about the Pronoun. If THEY make the bad choice, then THEY get the consequences – good or bad. It all comes back to responsibility and taking responsibility for our own actions. No choice lives in a vacuum. Some choices have larger consequences than others, true. However, if we totally shield our teenagers from the consequences of life choices, our choice to shield them could have larger consequences for the world we live in. Be responsible and use the brain we were given – think before acting.
You are correct. Parents need to strap on the helmet and vest and get into the battle for their children. Responsibility is a personal trip.
Thanks,
I totally, totally agree…..
As I know from and issue with my nephew, it is the coaches who know and allow the kids not to follow the code of conduct because they don’t want to loose their “star” athlete.
I agree 100% with you on this one Dr. Mike! We as parents are quick to rescue way too much these days – I’m just as guilty as others and am very blessed to have a 17 year old that tells me I need to let him make mistakes so he can learn – where did that perception come from??? And, I should add a 17 year old that will graduate with honors, is an athlete, participates/volunteers in the community/church and has not been in trouble….whew! Keep giving us your ideas and tips- they are great!
I so agree with you about sports and alcohol. I too follow that code and have no alcohol in our home. My husband and I both do not drink alcohol which helps me model to my four children other ways to have fun, other ways to cope with stress and other ways to have people over and enjoy their company. I think this video should be shown at every parent/ student sports program on day 1.
Thanks so much for your great work.
Lisa