PPP Parent Survey 2014

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This survey of parents of 6th-12th graders is being conducted by the Pittsfield Prevention Partnership and supported by the public schools in Pittsfield. Survey results will be used for educational programs to help us all encourage our young people to make healthy choices. This survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. Your voice is important!

As a token of appreciation for your participation, when you have finished the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter your name in a drawing to win a gift certificate (worth up to $50) to a local restaurant

Please fill out the survey ONLY ONCE.

Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. If you choose to participate, you are free to decline to answer any question on this questionnaire. If you have questions, please call (413) 442- 6948.

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* 1. What town do you live in?

Pittsfield

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many children in your household are in 6th through 12th grade at a school in Pittsfield?

5 or more

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* 3. If you have more than one child in grades 6th through 12th, answer the rest of the survey with regards to the child who had the most recent birthday. What is this child's gender?

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* 4. What grade is he/she in?

6th

7th

8th

9th

10th

11th

12th

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* 5. What school does he or she attend?

BART

Herberg Middle School

Reid Middle School

Pittsfield High School

Taconic High School

Other (please specify)

As you complete this survey, continue to think about THIS CHILD, the one whose birthday most recently passed. Give answers that best match your beliefs and practices for this child (since you may have different answers for different children).

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* 6. In our household, we usually have family dinners with our teen about...

1 - 3 nights a week

4 - 5 nights a week

6 - 7 nights a week

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* 7. Pick the answer that comes closest to your practices and beliefs:

	Always	Usually	Sometimes	Seldom or never
I make sure to meet my teen’s closest friends.	I make sure to meet my teen’s closest friends. Always	I make sure to meet my teen’s closest friends. Usually	I make sure to meet my teen’s closest friends. Sometimes	I make sure to meet my teen’s closest friends. Seldom or never
I make sure to meet the parents of my teen's closest friends.	I make sure to meet the parents of my teen's closest friends. Always	I make sure to meet the parents of my teen's closest friends. Usually	I make sure to meet the parents of my teen's closest friends. Sometimes	I make sure to meet the parents of my teen's closest friends. Seldom or never
When my teen is not at home, I know where he/she is and who he/she is with.	When my teen is not at home, I know where he/she is and who he/she is with. Always	When my teen is not at home, I know where he/she is and who he/she is with. Usually	When my teen is not at home, I know where he/she is and who he/she is with. Sometimes	When my teen is not at home, I know where he/she is and who he/she is with. Seldom or never
I make sure that teen parties at my home are alcohol-free.	I make sure that teen parties at my home are alcohol-free. Always	I make sure that teen parties at my home are alcohol-free. Usually	I make sure that teen parties at my home are alcohol-free. Sometimes	I make sure that teen parties at my home are alcohol-free. Seldom or never
If another parent saw my teen drinking, I would want the parent to call to let me know.	If another parent saw my teen drinking, I would want the parent to call to let me know. Always	If another parent saw my teen drinking, I would want the parent to call to let me know. Usually	If another parent saw my teen drinking, I would want the parent to call to let me know. Sometimes	If another parent saw my teen drinking, I would want the parent to call to let me know. Seldom or never
If I saw a teen drinking, I would call to let the teen's parents know.	If I saw a teen drinking, I would call to let the teen's parents know. Always	If I saw a teen drinking, I would call to let the teen's parents know. Usually	If I saw a teen drinking, I would call to let the teen's parents know. Sometimes	If I saw a teen drinking, I would call to let the teen's parents know. Seldom or never

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* 8. In the past 12 months, how often have you talked with your teen...

	once a month or more	once every few months	once or twice	never
about sexuality, or about ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy?	about sexuality, or about ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy? once a month or more	about sexuality, or about ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy? once every few months	about sexuality, or about ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy? once or twice	about sexuality, or about ways to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy? never
about standing up for someone who is being bullied?	about standing up for someone who is being bullied? once a month or more	about standing up for someone who is being bullied? once every few months	about standing up for someone who is being bullied? once or twice	about standing up for someone who is being bullied? never
about your rules or expectations about them drinking or using drugs?	about your rules or expectations about them drinking or using drugs? once a month or more	about your rules or expectations about them drinking or using drugs? once every few months	about your rules or expectations about them drinking or using drugs? once or twice	about your rules or expectations about them drinking or using drugs? never

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* 9. Which of the following comes closest to your rule for your teen about drinking alcoholic beverages?

I do not allow my teen to drink.

I allow my teen to drink a few sips at religious ceremonies or on special occasions.

I sometimes allow my teen to have a drink when only family is present.

I sometimes allow my teen to drink with friends when an adult is present to supervise.

I allow my teen to drink with friends, even when an adult is not present.

Other (please specify)

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* 10. At what age do you think it is OK to drink alcohol (more than just a few sips?)

12 years old or younger

13 - 17 years old

18 - 20 years old

21 years old or older

It is never OK to drink alcohol

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* 11. How likely are you to...?

	Very likely	Somewhat likely	Not at all likely
lock up alcohol in your home	lock up alcohol in your home Very likely	lock up alcohol in your home Somewhat likely	lock up alcohol in your home Not at all likely
monitor the amount of alcohol in your home	monitor the amount of alcohol in your home Very likely	monitor the amount of alcohol in your home Somewhat likely	monitor the amount of alcohol in your home Not at all likely
not let your child go to a party where there is alcohol	not let your child go to a party where there is alcohol Very likely	not let your child go to a party where there is alcohol Somewhat likely	not let your child go to a party where there is alcohol Not at all likely
prohibit teens from drinking in your home	prohibit teens from drinking in your home Very likely	prohibit teens from drinking in your home Somewhat likely	prohibit teens from drinking in your home Not at all likely
be a part of a parent network to reduce underage drinking	be a part of a parent network to reduce underage drinking Very likely	be a part of a parent network to reduce underage drinking Somewhat likely	be a part of a parent network to reduce underage drinking Not at all likely
When a teen party is planned, call ahead to check on availability of alcohol	When a teen party is planned, call ahead to check on availability of alcohol Very likely	When a teen party is planned, call ahead to check on availability of alcohol Somewhat likely	When a teen party is planned, call ahead to check on availability of alcohol Not at all likely

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* 12. Now thinking about prescription medications, how likely are you to do the following?

	Very likely	Somewhat likely	Not at all likely
Talk to your child about the dangers of using prescription medications without a doctor's order	Talk to your child about the dangers of using prescription medications without a doctor's order Very likely	Talk to your child about the dangers of using prescription medications without a doctor's order Somewhat likely	Talk to your child about the dangers of using prescription medications without a doctor's order Not at all likely
Talk to your child about the dangers of drugged driving	Talk to your child about the dangers of drugged driving Very likely	Talk to your child about the dangers of drugged driving Somewhat likely	Talk to your child about the dangers of drugged driving Not at all likely
Lock up and monitor your prescription medications	Lock up and monitor your prescription medications Very likely	Lock up and monitor your prescription medications Somewhat likely	Lock up and monitor your prescription medications Not at all likely
Dispose of your unused prescription medications properly	Dispose of your unused prescription medications properly Very likely	Dispose of your unused prescription medications properly Somewhat likely	Dispose of your unused prescription medications properly Not at all likely

Now switch gears for a moment and think about the parents of your teen's classmates.

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* 13. Of course, you don't know for sure, but what's your best guess? How many parents of students in your child's grade at school...

	almost all (76-100%)	most (51- 75%)	some (25 - 50%)	a few (0 - 24%)
have family dinners with their teens 4 or more nights a week?	have family dinners with their teens 4 or more nights a week? almost all (76-100%)	have family dinners with their teens 4 or more nights a week? most (51- 75%)	have family dinners with their teens 4 or more nights a week? some (25 - 50%)	have family dinners with their teens 4 or more nights a week? a few (0 - 24%)
make sure to meet their teens' closest friends?	make sure to meet their teens' closest friends? almost all (76-100%)	make sure to meet their teens' closest friends? most (51- 75%)	make sure to meet their teens' closest friends? some (25 - 50%)	make sure to meet their teens' closest friends? a few (0 - 24%)
know where their teens are and who they are with when they are not at home?	know where their teens are and who they are with when they are not at home? almost all (76-100%)	know where their teens are and who they are with when they are not at home? most (51- 75%)	know where their teens are and who they are with when they are not at home? some (25 - 50%)	know where their teens are and who they are with when they are not at home? a few (0 - 24%)
always make sure that teen parties at their home are alcohol-free?	always make sure that teen parties at their home are alcohol-free? almost all (76-100%)	always make sure that teen parties at their home are alcohol-free? most (51- 75%)	always make sure that teen parties at their home are alcohol-free? some (25 - 50%)	always make sure that teen parties at their home are alcohol-free? a few (0 - 24%)
would want you to call if you saw their teen drinking?	would want you to call if you saw their teen drinking? almost all (76-100%)	would want you to call if you saw their teen drinking? most (51- 75%)	would want you to call if you saw their teen drinking? some (25 - 50%)	would want you to call if you saw their teen drinking? a few (0 - 24%)
would call you if they saw your teen drinking?	would call you if they saw your teen drinking? almost all (76-100%)	would call you if they saw your teen drinking? most (51- 75%)	would call you if they saw your teen drinking? some (25 - 50%)	would call you if they saw your teen drinking? a few (0 - 24%)
do not allow their teens to drink alcohol at all, or allow only a few sips for religious ceremonies or special occasions?	do not allow their teens to drink alcohol at all, or allow only a few sips for religious ceremonies or special occasions? almost all (76-100%)	do not allow their teens to drink alcohol at all, or allow only a few sips for religious ceremonies or special occasions? most (51- 75%)	do not allow their teens to drink alcohol at all, or allow only a few sips for religious ceremonies or special occasions? some (25 - 50%)	do not allow their teens to drink alcohol at all, or allow only a few sips for religious ceremonies or special occasions? a few (0 - 24%)

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* 14. How much influence do you think you have over your teen's decision about whether to use tobacco, alcohol, marijuana or other drugs?

great influence

some influence

very little influence

no influence

For the next two questions, check the one response that describes whether you think each of the following statements is true or false.

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* 15. In Massachusetts, you cannot give alcohol to your children's friends under age 21 in your home, even with their parents' permission.

True

False

Not sure

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* 16. In Massachusetts, others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under age 21 and they in turn hurt someone, hurt themselves, or damage property.

True

False

Not sure