It's important to set clear rules and expectations around alcohol early on.
As a parent/guardian, drug use is often one of the biggest concerns when it comes to allowing your teen to celebrate Schoolies.
When it comes to sex, don't assume that your teen is across it all.
Information for when you're child is out at Schoolies.
Leading up to Schoolies, make time to share some tips on how your teen can keep themselves safe whilst using social media.
You may think that the safest place for your teen to hang out during Schoolies is in their accommodation but often, it can be the place where risk taking behaviour is at its highest.
Your teen may have zero expectations of staying in contact with you whilst their away at Schoolies but we encourage parents / guardians to stay in touch with their teens during their time away.
If it didn’t happen on social media, it didn’t happen right?! With social media being such an important way for teen’s to socialise and feel connected in the modern world, it’s only natural that they may want to share their entire Schoolies experience online. Leading up to Schoolies, make time to share some tips on how your teen can keep themselves safe whilst using social media.
Top ten discussion points for staying safe with social media at Schoolies:
For more information, check out the ThinkUKnow or eSafety Commissioner websites for more information.
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