Teen Health, Course 1

Chapter 3: Healthy Relationships

Parent Letters - English

Parent Letter and Activities
For use with Chapter 3

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Your child’s health class is studying communication and healthy relationships. The topics are designed to help students understand relationships and learn skills to create positive interactions and build self-esteem.

Students will learn specific communication methods, including refusal skills and conflict resolution skills. They will consider questions such as: How does good communication occur? What are some roles and responsibilities in the family? What makes a good friendship? How can young people resist negative peer pressure? How can teens prevent and resolve conflicts?

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 child:

• Hold a family meeting where issues of concern are discussed with family members. Let each person take a turn talking, and then work together toward a solution.
• Talk with your child about some difficulties teens may have with peers, perhaps relating your own experiences and how you handled problems.
• Watch a TV program, read a story, or discuss current events with your child to raise issues about healthy relationships.