Exam Preview for 31140: Kids Haven't Changed but Parents Have: Tips

Kids Haven't Changed but Parents Have: Tips and Strategies for Connecting with Millennial Parents

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1. Which of the following is a new "rule" for parent engagement? Use as much research as is available to establish program quality Keep school activities the same from year to year Stay tech-connected with families Schedule long, in-depth meetings regularly
2. Which of the following best describes relationship-based parent engagement? Holding parents accountable for living in the "real world" Celebrating the experience, professionalism and expertise of Early Childhood Professionals Quizzing parents on weekly parent support resources Meeting parents where they are in a stressful, demanding world
3. Because Millennials are technology-connected, what are they are more likely than past generations to do? Crowdsource (compare-discuss-evaluate) school policy on social media Recommend curriculum ideas from online resources like Pinterest, Instagram, or parent/teacher websites Share "private" school situations and photos online or in texts to other parents All the above
4. Millennials are the "Baby on Board" generation. Which of the following is most likely to help them feel welcome and understood in your program? Make "trust" visible in photos and stories Plan "spectacular" events with RSVP's only Eliminate all developmental challenges (social, emotional, cognitive, physical) from the classroom and the school Explain the developmental benefits of a no-cell-phone-at-school policy
5. How do new consumer "relationships" change Early Childhood practices for the better? On-demand is a social-emotional skill essential for delayed gratification Giving parents voice and choice acknowledges parent's goals for their child's learning Everyone wins when parents are able to hand-pick teachers and classmates like a Fantasy Football team Binge-learning, like binge-watching, would help preschoolers learn so much faster
6. Why do traditional parent communication strategies, like Parent Rules & Responsibilities and Backpack Notes, frequently fail? Millennial parents resist top down, one-directional communication as rigid and authoritarian Millennial parents don't have time for individualized streams of information Millennial parents would prefer to wait for Parent-Teacher Conferences to discuss progress and challenges Paper communication is simpler than digital communication
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of anticipating parent needs and fears? Share stories, photos and videos to show the parent that you are attentive to the situation or problem Dismiss the parent's concern because everyone knows the situation is a normal part of child development Schedule events, activities and speakers that show that parent concerns are part of a larger dialogue Enlist the PTO or parent volunteers to host meet-ups and mentoring events
8. Which of the following is an effective strategy to be prepared for confident, assertive Millennial parents coming into the classroom or office with "a better way" of doing something? Identify parent strengths as part of orientation and channel recommendations into mutually beneficial ideas Be transparent and consistent with core values of parents and of school Stay informed of trends and themes that are important to parents and families All of the above
9. According to the 100-0 Principle, which of the following is true? Respect and kindness are earned When you take 100% responsibility for interpersonal relationships, you get 0 in return When you take authentic responsibility, the other person changes to take responsibility as well - the 0 becomes 100 After 100 days, if a parent doesn't take responsibility to contribute to the well being of the school or classroom, it's a zero relationship and they need to leave
10. What is the best way to avoid negative social media? Do not use social media for your school or classroom Identify a trusted parent ally to delete any negative comments and police all social media posts Create relationships that minimize parent's need to vent publicly Use social media to post information and reminders but do not allow comments or sharing on your social media pages