Teenagers are not always as responsible as we would like them to be.  As parents and adults in their lives, we can assist them as they learn about being responsible. Here are a few tips:

1. Help your daughter think about consequences for her behavior. Teens tend to be impulsive and not think before they act.   Encourage her to think about the end result of her actions.
 
2. Give your daughter as much responsibility as you can. Teens need to learn how to make wise decisions. Along the way, she will make mistakes. Some of the best lessons in life come from making mistakes.

3. Make and talk about schedules. Help your teen figure out her routine. Have a quiet place for her to study in your home away from distractions. Electronic devices can be devious.   

4. Have your teen use the SMA planner.

5. Check PASS on the SMA website periodically to see how your daughter is doing in each of her classes.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you ever feel the inclination. Listed in the Student Parent Handbook 2009-10, pg. 24, you will see our TA assignments..  

Carol Shaffer, carols@stmaryspdx

Anne Hagge, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it