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YES!
We want to join others in our community in a mutual effort to benefit
both our children/youth and ourselves as their parents or concerned
adults.
- BECAUSE
we believe that children/ youth develop their full potential in
an environment free of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, and pre-marital
sex; and
- BECAUSE
we believe that there is a need for limits, guidelines and expectations
to promote healthy development; and
- BECAUSE
we believe that our children/youth are entitled to an emotionally
non-violent and encouraging atmosphere that is conducive to learning
and maturing
I/WE
AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES
:
- SERVE as
a POSITIVE ROLE MODEL.
- EMPHASIZE
the importance of school by ENCOURAGING daily school attendance,
common courtesy, respectful behavior, manners, and positive interpersonal
skills.
- ENCOURAGE
and SPONSOR wholesome activities for our children, with ACTIVE
CHAPERONING, by not allowing alcohol, tobacco or any other drug
to be consumed by minors who are socializing in our homes and
not allowing opportunities for sexual activity.
- COMMUNICATE
with appropriate adults to ensure that events outside of our homes
will be actively chaperoned and will not include the use of alcohol,
tobacco or other drugs by minors.
- SAY "NO"
to unhealthy situations such as youth violence, substance use/abuse,
and sexual activity.
- MONITOR potentially
negative input into our young peoples' lives (e.g. television/media).
- SUPPORT and
use the following curfews for our children/youth as a GENERAL
GUIDELINE, knowing that SPECIAL OCCASIONS require special consideration.
RECOMMENDED
CURFEW TIMES:
(Ages
17 and Under)
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Weekend
(Fri & Sat)
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Weekdays
(Sun-Thurs) |
| Zion |
12:00
am
|
11:00
pm
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| Beach
Park |
11:00
pm
|
10:00
pm
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| Winthrop
Harbor |
12:00
am
|
11:00
pm
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Curfews
may be extended to 30 minutes after the conclusion
of a school, church, community event, or scheduled work shift.
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