Chapter 2 Parent Letter and Activities

Chapter 2: Building Health Skills and Character

Dear Parent or Guardian,

One of the keys to building and maintaining health skills and character is the development of communication skills. Because human interaction is based on the exchange of
thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, an understanding of personal values is crucial. This is especially
true for teens who are developing an awareness of self and adjusting to the demands of society. Your teen’s health class is currently examining life skills that will help prepare them for independence and maturity.

In this chapter, your teen will explore the following topics:

Building Health Skills.

Making Responsible Decisions and Setting Goals.

Building Character.

Please reinforce our classroom work by discussing with your son or daughter one or more of the following topics: Ask your son or daughter to explain how he or she utilizes refusal skills when dealing with peer pressure. Ask your son or daughter to name some short- and long-term goals and explain what steps he or she is taking to achieve these goals. Ask your teen to identify a number of good character traits and have him or her tell you why they are particularly important. Discuss with your teen the concept of being a role model. Who does he or she admire?

Developing positive health skills is a life-long endeavor. Hopefully, we can work together to help your teen establish an understanding of the role character plays in making healthful life choices. Thank you for supporting our classroom work. Feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss your teen’s health studies.

Sincerely,

Health Teacher