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It’s the time of the year that teenagers look forward to most...summer vacation. It’s hard to beat no school, no homework and less supervision, so it’s no wonder this is a favorite time of the year for many kids. But, as their time significantly frees up and most parents still go to work every day, how can moms and dads make sure their kids are staying safe? The transition from supervision at school to no supervision during the summertime can be a challenge.
Check out these helpful tips for a safe summer:
- Ask your kid what they want to experience this summer.
- As a family make a plan of summer activities you would like to do together.
- Work with your child to plan out activities that you won’t be a part of. Find out the who, what, when, where, and how.
- Establish call-in times and let your teen know they can also call you at any time if they find themselves in a difficult situation.
- Have a basic emergency plan for who they can contact at what times. You can also create a code word or phrase that your child can use to let you know if they need help out of a risky situation.
- Compromise on a fair curfew based on who your teen will be with, what they’ll be doing, and their level of maturity.
- Secure and keep track of medications and alcohol that are in the house.
- Connect with your teen periodically throughout the day by calling them to see what they’re up to.
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