How To Help Teens Deal With Workplace Harassment And Safety
Harassment and safety issues in the workplace are never pleasant, but as a parent sending their teen off to a new job, you may have particular concerns. Teens may be especially susceptible to workplace harassment and safety issues due to their inexperience in a work setting. Workplace issues often result from misuse or abuse of power, and situations where adults are working alongside and supervising teens are often fraught with complications. As a parent, making sure your teen knows how to recognize and respond to safety and harassment issues is the key to keeping them physically and emotionally safe.
Instructions
1.Start the conversation. This isn't an easy subject to talk about, but the fact is, your teen is unlikely to bring it up on her own, and if she does, it will probably be after the fact. Initiating the conversation, even if your teen rolls her eyes and doesn't appear interested, lets her know you are available if she has questions or concerns later on.
2.Explain exactly what harassment is. Harassment can be obvious, such as unwanted touching, but it can also be things such as jokes or comments that make the receiver feel uncomfortable. A pattern of action that makes the teen feel uncomfortable is a cause for concern, regardless of the exact behavior.
3.Provide a plan for dealing with various scenarios. Whether the concern is over harassment or safety issues, work with your teen to determine an action plan. Help her determine who to talk to with her concerns. Keep in mind, if the worrisome behavior is carried out by a direct supervisor, she may need to go up the chain of command to get results.
4.Emphasize that it is never the teen's fault. Regardless of what is going on, reassure your teen that nothing she said or did caused or excuses the behavior. Harassment is often used to intimidate or humiliate others and is an abuse of power in the workplace. Safety issues are often the result of time or cost-cutting measures.
Instructions
1.Start the conversation. This isn't an easy subject to talk about, but the fact is, your teen is unlikely to bring it up on her own, and if she does, it will probably be after the fact. Initiating the conversation, even if your teen rolls her eyes and doesn't appear interested, lets her know you are available if she has questions or concerns later on.
2.Explain exactly what harassment is. Harassment can be obvious, such as unwanted touching, but it can also be things such as jokes or comments that make the receiver feel uncomfortable. A pattern of action that makes the teen feel uncomfortable is a cause for concern, regardless of the exact behavior.
3.Provide a plan for dealing with various scenarios. Whether the concern is over harassment or safety issues, work with your teen to determine an action plan. Help her determine who to talk to with her concerns. Keep in mind, if the worrisome behavior is carried out by a direct supervisor, she may need to go up the chain of command to get results.
4.Emphasize that it is never the teen's fault. Regardless of what is going on, reassure your teen that nothing she said or did caused or excuses the behavior. Harassment is often used to intimidate or humiliate others and is an abuse of power in the workplace. Safety issues are often the result of time or cost-cutting measures.
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