Thank you again to all parents for supporting our home-school partnership during the time of campus closure and virtual school!
One item that surfaced during this time of distance learning for students and families was an increase in student to student contact via text messages and emails. This has resulted in some parents questioning how closely they should be monitoring their child’s messages. Our stance as a learning institution is in alignment with current research and best practices…simply put, monitoring your child’s online activity (texts, emails, chats, apps, etc) very closely is an essential aspect of responsible parenting.
This short article by Caroline Knorr provides a great overview for parents. She emphasizes the importance of open communication and building trust with your child while monitoring their texts. https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/should-you-read-your-kids-texts
In addition, this Family Media Agreement is also a great resource to support your action planning with your child.
As always, please partner with your child’s counselor, teacher or I should you notice any online behaviour that might cause you concern; we’re eager to support you and your child as you navigate the complexities of raising children in a digital environment.
Your partner in education,
Michael Allen, Ed.D.
michaela@isb.ac.th