A new school year can be an exciting time for many students. For parents, however, the return can include many questions about the safety and teachings of our children.
We’re here to help!
Family Policy Alliance has partnered with our friends at Focus on the Family to offer you a free resource called Back to School for Parents. It addresses many of the concerns you may face during this critical time.
Some of the topics in our free Back to School for Parents resource include:
- How to protect your child from inappropriate or biased material.
- What to do when you find offensive or explicit books in your school library.
- How to guard your child’s safety in school restrooms and locker rooms.
- Suggestions for how to respectfully advocate on behalf of your child.
- Guidance on how to talk with your children about sensitive and difficult subjects.
- Links to additional helpful articles and resources.
- And much more!
Michelle Cretella, MD, the Executive Director of the American College of Pediatricians, shared her support for this important resource:
“As a pediatrician and mother of four adolescents, I can authoritatively say that Back to School for Parents is the most important book a parent will ever read. Download one for yourself and for each of your family members and friends who cherish their kids!”
The guide also addresses some of the controversies parents and their children face in today’s schools, such as:
- How would you react if you found out your school clinic was providing contraceptives to your child without your knowledge?
- What should you do if a boy joins your daughter’s high school soccer team because he identifies as female?
- What if you learned that your six-year-old’s teacher was reading books about gender-confused children to the entire class?
These are critical concerns. We see the news reports and receive numerous calls, emails, and letters from parents, grandparents, and relatives on these topics. This guide offers guidance on how to address these issues.
We hope Back to School Guide for Parents will be a valuable resource for you and your family as you navigate the complexities of returning to school.
Sincerely,
Craig DeRoche
President & CEO, Family Policy Alliance