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Safety and Good Decision Making

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Talk with your student about fostering individual and civic responsibility and practicing safety on a regular basis.

  • Give him/her tips such as traveling in groups and locking their doors.
  • Explain the risks associated with alcohol and your expectations while he/she is at school.
  • Addressing your academic expectations is often a good way to emphasize that class and assignments always come before social activities.
  • If your student does decide to drink alcohol, tell him/her to stop and think about how much he/she has had to drink. Encourage him/her to always make plans in advance and explore other modes of transportation.
  • Listen to your student and what he/she tells you. If something he/she says concerns you, talk to him/her about the importance of being safe. Make sure you take time to understand what he/she is saying so he/she continues to talk with you and seek your advice.
  • Encourage your student to think long term in regards to what decisions could do to long-term goals.
  • No matter what - remember that even the best of students fail. Don’t give up on your student.