I am 26 years old and I will be chaperoning my 18 year old cousin's "Senior Beach Week". There will be 3 girls (including my cousin) and 4 boys. They rented a house in Duck, NC on the beach.
Supposedly it's a good group of kids and they're not into drinking and partying. But I still want to be prepared... any tips for a first time chaperone?
2007-01-09 02:07:24 · 8 answers · asked by rln980 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Earplugs, definitely earplugs.
I would sit them down on the first day and establish house rules.
These might include such potential issues as curfew, alcohol/drugs, time to be out of common areas, limitations of boys in girls rooms and vice versa, who cooks, who buys groceries, who cleans up, and who assures that the house doesn't get trashed. Let them come up with their own concerns and work out solutions.
Also if there are any cars involved you need to establish who can drive them, and when.
I would also talk to each set of parents individually and assure that you have permission to send home, via top cost airline, anybody who doesn't seem to agree with "not into drinking and partying."
2007-01-09 02:47:56 · answer #1 · answered by kramerdnewf 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Remember that you are the chaperon and not one of the friends. As long as you keep these boundaries your job will be much easier. They may be good kids but they are still teens. Feel free to have fun but always be on the look out if not for drinking and partying, you don't want to be the one the parents point their finger at should one go home pregnant. Good Luck and have responsible safe fun.
2007-01-09 05:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by w2kaad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First recognize they are not children but young adults give them space. They could have chosen to do this on their own without you at 18yrs of age. Main thing is try to keep drugs and booze out of the picture and make sure no damage happens to the rental. 18yr olds do not need chaperones do not try to come up with a bunch of rules etc. they are adults treat them as such.
2007-01-09 03:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't lived down here very long,& didn't know there was a "Senior Week." I agree with "c murk" & the best place is close to the ocean. The closer to the ocean, the more expensive the rent is, but if that's not a problem, then renting close to the ocean is where you want to be. It's been really warm here these past few days. It's hard to believe it's February.
2016-05-22 22:38:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember, you can be seen by the teenagers as either a liability or an asset, and the more they perceive you as an asset, the easier your job will be, because the more likely they are to be honest with you. Don't sweat the small stuff, don't worry too much about short-term harm if there long term poses no problems, and above all, remember that **** does happen, so take it with a grin. :-)
2007-01-09 02:13:26 · answer #5 · answered by russell.ault 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope you break a leg before then. This will mean you can stay home and they find another chaperone.
2007-01-09 11:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, don't let them out of your sight. LOL Have you seen the latest news on the Texas cheerleaders? Do you know the other kids?
2007-01-09 03:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. Good luck, just keep an eye on them but give them space and don't forget to remind them that there are consequences to their actions
2007-01-09 06:48:24 · answer #8 · answered by sunkissedlove<3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋