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Comments from Parents
1. “I feel this program should be in every school. It is very important that children learn these social skills.”
2. “There appears to be less bullying and less of all kinds of nastiness. I think this is a great program and with everyone (teachers, parents and children) working together using these skills and showing consideration for each other the school will be a safer and happier place.”
3. “You have thankfully given the students the tools to better handle conflict situations. The course was excellent–so tailored to where the kids are at–activities changed regularly and kept their interest–fast moving–appealed to their senses and in spite of their differing abilities, they were able to participate.”
4. “The course was extremely well structured and helped me look at myself critically as well as giving me ways to help my own children. Keep up the good work.”
5. “My main aim for attending the training was to see if I could learn to deal with conflict better than in the past and to be able to deal with my children in a better way.”
6. “I liked how everyone cooperated together. I like how my children now listen to my point of view.”
7. “My children will now listen before acting out. They are a lot more understanding with each other.”
8. “You have thankfully given the students the tools to better handle conflict situations. Even if they just remember something about getting to a win/win, or speaking assertively, not aggressively, holding their bodies assertively, not passively, they have learned something.”
9. “My son has talked about the processes you have presented in a positive way and I am sure he will use them to his benefit. For me, I have tried to use the strategies. We have a list of skills on the fridge and I often refer to them when things '"hot" up between any of us.”
10. “P&C could write letters to be sent home to describe your terrific course and how it works so that it can be continued at home. I am a lucky parent to be able to come to the course and see the benefits and carry them on at home. If I didn't attend the course, my boys wouldn't tell me about it in the detail that I need to know in order to continue it at home. Hopefully you can continue this in many schools and maybe a follow-up with these children with a shorter course to reinforce what you have already told them.”
11. “This course was very helpful. It has given me ideas and ways to help my children.”
12. “What I liked about the course was the ‘hands on’ practical demonstrations for the kids and the concepts taught to encourage stronger assertive people.”
13. “This has been so good for me to help my children in all situations. I have more understanding and patience. I don't jump to conclusions as much as I used to do.”
14. “My son was being bullied at the beginning of the school term. I have been able to reinforce the skills with him. He has been practising assertive behaviour and someone who was bullying him has decided to befriend him again. At times the subjects dealt with seemed like they would be too complex for this age group to comprehend. I was impressed by how well the children were able to comprehend the messages.” |
