According to the Nottinghamshire Branch Of The Association Of Teachers And Lecturers responsible parents are protecting their children and keeping them off the streets, away and out of anti social behaviour by allowing them to organise communal activities under the roofs within their own homes.
[UKPRwire, Mon Apr 03 2006] This modern strategy particularly protects pre-teenage, and teenage girls a very vulnerable group. Reducing assaults, rape and pregnancy, drug use and controlling alcohol intake are instant benefits of the Great British Sleepover. Boys anti social behaviour and specific girls groups are still a major concern.
Typically four to eight young people take turns to invade front rooms for late night fun and entertainment within the close supervision of parents who take it in turns to host these travelling merry-go-round of over night sleepovers.
The armchair environment of the Great British front room might seem an unlikely setting for the development of twenty first century teen culture? However, groups of similar minded youngsters share gossip, cuisine, favourite TV, videos, films, CD’s, Internet sites, computer games, and compare their latest mobile handsets and accessories before crashing out on the floor in a sleeping bag.
Ralph Surman Nottinghamshire National Executive Member said;
Responsible parents have seized the initiative and seen the advantages of their teenagers using living rooms as mass dormitories thus being able to prevent access to drugs, stopping under aged sex, and moderating the flow of wine and beer consumed by teenagers.
Teenagers are naturally rebellious and want to gain access to a range of growing up experiences. This approach provides that independence that young people want and crave, but simultaneously allows for close or remote supervision thus providing safety and security. It’s just perfect, and a proactive example of outstanding practice by responsible parents.
You can also vet whom your kids hang around with.
The Nottinghamshire Branch Of ATL has highlighted a number of key social issues over recent years, including anti social behaviour, rise in the number of teen pregnancies, street crime, and the poor behaviour and discipline of young people.
Sleepovers have the complete support of The Branch concluded Ralph Surman and might help to strengthen the fabric of society at its core. It’s an example of good practice and highlights the unacceptable anti social behaviour that takes place on streets up and down the land.
For further information please contact Ralph Surman on 07836 279662.
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