Teen Health Course 2Chapter 7:
Resolving Conflicts and Preventing ViolenceParent Letters - EnglishParent Letter and Activities
For use with Chapter 7 Dear Parent or Guardian,
We are now studying the topics of resolving conflicts and preventing violence
and abuse. We will discuss how to recognize the common causes of conflicts
and ways to keep conflicts from escalating. We will address ways to resolve
conflicts peacefully. We will also discuss the problem of violence and
explore ways to stop it in the home, at school, and in the community. We
will complete this chapter by discussing abuse—the physical, emotional,
or mental mistreatment of another person—and its effects. We will
identify ways to get help for abuse.
Some questions your teen will consider as we discuss this topic are: What
are conflicts, and why do they occur? How does mediation help resolve conflicts?
What are the causes of violence in our society? What is abuse and why does
it happen? What can be done to prevent and stop abuse?
The topics covered in our current study and these questions touch on serious
social and personal issues. By answering the questions, your teen will learn
valuable safety skills that can reduce his or her chances of being a victim
of violence or abuse.
To support and extend our classroom work, please set aside some time during
the next few weeks to complete one or more of the following activities with
your teen: - Watch the news on TV together. Discuss the possible causes of any
violent stories you see. Discuss ways that violence can be prevented.
- Role
play with your teen on ways to mediate and avoid conflict. Think of an
issue that can cause conflict between parents and children, for example
curfews, money, or chores. Take turns being the parent and the child as
you role play.
- Be
available to answer questions and concerns your teen may have about conflict,
abuse, and violence.
Of course, feel free to engage in other activities you
think will help your teen avoid conflict, violence, and abuse. Your activities
will be a welcome addition to our efforts here. As always, do not hesitate
to contact me for further information.
Sincerely, Health Teacher  | 
