An affirmative approach to parental involvement in youth programs

TY - JOUR

T1 - An affirmative approach to parental involvement in youth programs

AU - Torretta, Alayne

AU - Bovitz, Laura

PY - 2005/8

Y1 - 2005/8

N2 - In youth development programs, it is preferred that any involvement of parents be child oriented. Adults stuck in parent-oriented behavior inhibit their child from having a positive experience in the program. This article demonstrates how adults showing parent-oriented behavior can be motivated to shift to child-oriented behavior within the boundaries of the program. New Jersey 4-H Leader Training Series provides tools needed for professionals that result in positive relationships among volunteers and parents. This holistic approach views all the attributes of parents, whereby professionals can spin negative behaviors positively to support the program.

AB - In youth development programs, it is preferred that any involvement of parents be child oriented. Adults stuck in parent-oriented behavior inhibit their child from having a positive experience in the program. This article demonstrates how adults showing parent-oriented behavior can be motivated to shift to child-oriented behavior within the boundaries of the program. New Jersey 4-H Leader Training Series provides tools needed for professionals that result in positive relationships among volunteers and parents. This holistic approach views all the attributes of parents, whereby professionals can spin negative behaviors positively to support the program.

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M3 - Article

SN - 1077-5315

VL - 43

JO - Journal of Extension

JF - Journal of Extension

IS - 4

ER -