Parents Section

Thanks for Visiting the Parents Section. This page is dedicated to issues involving parents and teens. You may have found this by reading one of our articles in the Montgomery Independent or the YMCA's Community Connection Newsletter.

The foundation of YMCA programs is built on the 40 Developmental Assets that are explained in detail by visiting the links below. Also included on this page are resources parents can use when discussing important issues with their teens such as Alcohol Abuse and Internet Integrity.

40 Developmental Assets

• Take the Quiz - How many assets are you building in your child?
• Print the Assets - Print out your own copy of the 40 Assets to post on your fridge
  
  • For Teens
  • For 6-11 year olds
  • Click here   for PreSchoolers, Toddlers, Spanish, and French Versions
• Learn More - Explore www.mvparents.com and Abundant Assets to learn more about the 40 Assets

Cell Phone/Texting Information

• Article on Texting / Cell Phone Abuse
  
• Download very helpful Cell Phone Parents Guide
  
• Nielsen Research - How Teens Use Media
  
• Take the Quiz - Texting Abbreviation (See Below)
  

Internet Safety & Cyberbullying Information

• Download Internet Use Agreement www.staysafe.org
• www.facebook.com - Most Popular Social Networking Site
  • Click here to search for your child on Facebook
  www.myspace.com - Social Networking site
• K.A.R.M.A. - Learn about Jessica Brookshire's campaign against bullying
• NetSmartz - great resorce for Cyberbullying and a lot more
• US Department of Justice Report - Learn more about the statistics and findings of two landmark reports on Teens and internet use.

• Council on Substance Abuse - Local Resource for Parents
• Why 21? - Great info on Teens and Alcohol by MADD
• Teen Driving Contract - A great tool to make sure your teen knows what is acceptable and what is not
• Binge Drinking - Check out the grave dangers in this risky yet common behavior among teens

Get Going!

Here are some upcoming programs and events to get involved in:

• Youth in Government Programs
  
  
• Christian Values Conferences
  • High School Conference ~ Week long Conference in July for teens going into grades 9-12
  • Jr. High Conference ~ Weekend Conference in Late July for teens going into grades 6-9
  • Contact: Sam Adams [334-229-0039] for more info
• YMCA Camp Chandler - Resident Camp of the Montgomery YMCA

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