Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey
1. Demographics
THANK YOU for completing this survey! As part of our ongoing efforts to understand youth issues in Stoughton, the OASIS Coalition is collecting data from parents of High School and Middle School students in Stoughton. This is an ANONYMOUS survey. We we will not be asking any identifying information. **Note: IF YOU (OR ANOTHER ADULT IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD) COMPLETED A PAPER VERSION OF THIS SURVEY AT OMS OR SHS AT PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS SURVEY! We would like to collect only 1 survey per household. THANK YOU!!
My child(ren) attend (select all that apply): O'Donnell Middle School Stoughton High School
A Regional High School A Private School
My child(ren) are in grade(s) (select all that apply): 6 7 8 9
10 11 12
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 2. OLDEST Child Information
For the remainder of this survey, please base all of your answers on your OLDEST MIDDLE SCHOOL or HIGH SCHOOL student. Please select the BEST answer for each question.
My OLDEST CHILD is in grade: 6 7 8 9
10 11 12
My child is: Male
Female
I am the child's: Mother / Stepmother Father / Stepfather Grandparent
Legal Guardian
Other (please specify)
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 3. Your Opinions
Please base all of your answers on your OLDEST MIDDLE SCHOOL or HIGH SCHOOL student. Please select the BEST answer for each question.
How much do YOU agree with the following statements? Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
I have A LOT of influence over my child's decisions NOT to use alcohol or other drugs. My family has clear rules about alcohol and drug use. I talk to my child about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. I would know if my child used alcohol or other drugs without my permission. Alcohol use by youth (my child's age) is a normal rite of passage. It is ok to allow youth (my child's age) to drink alcohol on special occasions. Marijuana use by youth (my child's age) is a normal rite of passage. Schools should exclude a student from school activities (i.e. athletics, prom, etc.) for out of school alcohol or other drug use. My child has at least one parent or adult family member that they talk with about things that are important to them. Most students (my child's age) make healthy choices. I support the Stoughton Police in enforcing underage drinking laws. I support the Stoughton Police in enforcing marijuana laws. We are U-Knighted for a healthy Stoughton.
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 4. The Typical Stoughton Parent's Perceptions
How much do you think the TYPICAL STOUGHTON PARENT agrees with the following statements? Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Alcohol use by youth (my child's age) is a normal rite of passage. It is ok to allow youth (my child's age) to drink alcohol on special occasions. Marijuana use by youth (my child's age) is a normal rite of passage. I support the Stoughton Police in enforcing underage drinking laws. I support the Stoughton Police in enforcing marijuana laws.
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 5. Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Please base all of your answers on your OLDEST MIDDLE SCHOOL or HIGH SCHOOL student. Please select the BEST answer for each question.
How often do you talk to your child about alcohol and other drugs? Several times a week
Several times a month Several times a year
Less than once a year Never
If parents let teens drink in their homes it: Will help reduce risky behavior, such as preventing drinking and driving
Sends the wrong message, parents should not allow their teens to drink and drive
In your opinion, what percent of Stoughton youth (my child's age): Drink alcohol (in the past 30 days): Used marijuana (in the past 30 days): Used prescription drugs, not prescribed to them (in the past 30 days):
In the PAST 30 DAYS, do you think that YOUR CHILD has: I am sure
I suspect they have
Probably not
Definitely not
I don't know
used alcohol? used marijuana? used prescription drugs (not prescribed to them)?
In the PAST 30 DAYS, on how many days do you believe the AVERAGE STOUGHTON YOUTH (my child's age): 0 days used alcohol? used marijuana? used prescription drugs (not prescribed to them)?
1 or 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey In the PAST YEAR did YOU provide alcohol to your child (not including for religious purposes)? Yes No
In the PAST YEAR did YOU provide alcohol to other minors? Yes NO
Do you think that other Stoughton parents provide alcohol to minors? Yes No
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 6. Concerns
Please base all of your answers on your OLDEST MIDDLE SCHOOL or HIGH SCHOOL student. Please select the BEST answer for each question.
How much do you think youth (your child's age) risk harming themselves physically or in other ways if: No risk
Slight risk
Moderate risk
Great risk
they have 5 or more drinks of an alcohol beverage once or twice a week? they use marijuana once or twice a week? they use prescription drugs (not prescribed to them)?
How concerned would YOU be about the following: Extremely Concerned
Very Concerned
Neutral
A Little Concerned
Not at All Concerned
You learned your chid was drinking alcohol regularly. You learned your child was using marijuana regularly. You learned your child was using prescription drugs (not prescribed to them) regularly.
How concerned would the TYPICAL STOUGHTON PARENT be about the following? Extremely Concerned They learned that their child was drinking alcohol regularly. They learned that their child was using marijuana regularly. They learned that their child was using prescription drugs (not prescribed to them) regularly.
Very Concerned
Neutral
A Little Concerned
Not at All Concerned
Stoughton High School and Middle School Parent Survey 7. Demographics III
I identify myself as (select all that apply): African American
Asian / Pacific Islander Brazilian
Mixed Origin / Multi-Racial Native American
White / Caucasian
Other (please specify)
Thank you for completing this survey! If you are interested in learning more about the OASIS (Organizing Against Substances in Stoughton) Coalition please visit our website at www.stoughtonoasis.org or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stoughtonoasis