9th Grade Parent Involvement

As children approach their teen years, many parents find it difficult to strike a balance between “letting go” and “being there” for their children. The high school years are difficult for young people, filled with growing peer pressure, dramatic physical changes, and an awakening need for more independence. As kids grow, it becomes a challenge for some parents to remain involved in their child’s lives at home, let alone at school.Many research studies have shown that when parents are involved in their child’s education, these students achieve more, regardless of their socioeconomic status, ethnic/racial background, or the parent’s own educational level.

There are many things parents can do to maintain strong involvement in their children’s lives as they approach adolescence.

Keep Lines of communication open.

Set fair and consistent rules.

Support their future.

Be an example.

Encourage your child to take challenging classes.

Start planning for college and thinking what his/her career choices are.

At www.studentaid.ed.gov you can register with MyFSA and research career and college options.