The Role of Parents

Parents play an important role in the mentoring relationship.

If you are participating in an established mentoring program, and especially if you are mentoring independently, it is important to meet your mentee's parents. Their support of your relationship with their child will help you be a more effective mentor.

Mentors and parents each have specific roles to play. Take a moment to do the exercise on page 4 of your toolkit. By doing this activity you will get crystal clear on how your role relates to that of your mentee's parents. When you are finished, click here.