Finding Your POISE
An important detail in our parent education at Hillbrook School has been to introduce a tactical strategy for parents to follow when their children are engaging in poor digital citizenship. It’s a process we call POISE. When your child makes a mistake:
• Pause: take a moment and remember to breathe... children make mistakes.
• Open-minded: keep a dialogue going; try to see all sides of the issue.
• Information collection: take time to collect all relevant information before reacting.
• Seek that teachable moment: use the school’s expertise to problem solve.
• Empower kids through education: they can’t become responsible without having responsibility.