Advice from Amy Dickinson.
When our son visits us with his teenage daughter, she totally trashes her room during her stay.But your son should work with his daughter to teach her how to be a better guest.First, this caveat. I don’t know if you have raised any daughters, but teenage girls are notoriously messy. Some tolerance and grandmotherly indulgence is called for.Handle this with clarity and humor. Tell the teen, “This is your room while you’re here, and I want you to feel cozy, comfortable and at home.
Before they depart, you could ask her and her father to help you to “strip” the beds , because that’s what thoughtful guests do at the end of their stay. Is it OK to text them? I’m aware that they are vulnerable. I’m also closer in age to them than many coaches might be. I don’t want to cross any lines so I’m wondering about the best way to approach this.This is a valid concern. You should ask the athletic director at the high school to provide specific direction on communicating with students.has designed an app specifically for educators to communicate with their students and parents.
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