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Prom
Does Greenville also need to consider changing the Prom traditions?
How can we ensure the SAFEty and health of our teens, while also allowing them to have a good time?
Take a look at this interesting article about weekday Proms:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/14/education/14prom.html?emc=eta1
What do you think? Share your thoughts.
Published on April 16, 2010 at 10:53 am | Permalink | 0 Comments
Another Teachable Moment Alert!
Come discover what local youth perceive as the consequences of underage drinking! This is a great opportunity to start the discussion with your own teenagers!
Published on March 12, 2010 at 10:43 am | Permalink | 0 Comments
Teachable Moment Alert!!
I received this information in a recent newsletter and I wanted to share it with my Safe Homes Parents! I have recently sent you information on alcohol advertising and teachable moments. This weekend will provide you with a great opportunity to use your new skills!
February 7, 2010, families across America (and worldwide) will be tuning in to watch this year’s NFL Super Bowl. Last year’s game was watched by 98.7 million Americans, making it the largest viewed television event ever.
But it’s not just about football. The Super Bowl is known for its commercials almost as much as it is for the game itself. Of that wide viewing audience, about 18% will be youth under 21. If your child is one of them, he or she will be exposed to alcohol advertising.
Why the concern? Research shows that the more youth are exposed to alcohol in advertising, the more likely they are to consume alcohol underage (1). During last year’s game, a beer company not only took top vote for producing the overall favorite commercial, but also earned the “Top Advertiser” title with more commercial time than any other sponsor (2). This year will likely be no different.
So if your child will be watching the Super Bowl, we encourage you to not only watch it with him or her, but to use the commercials as teachable moments, helping your child to understand and develop the ability to resist messages that should not be aimed at youth.
Here are some questions to ask your child to get the conversation started:
- What is this ad trying to sell you?
- Is this product healthy for you?
- How is this ad sponsor trying to get you to buy their product?
- How do you feel about the product now?
Teaching your child to “read between the lines” of advertisements is called media literacy (3). For more information on helping your child identify, analyze and evaluate media messages, please visit: www.ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/phd711/fivesteps.aspx.
Adapted from Know! - www.helpthemknow.com
Sources: (1) Marin Institute, Alcohol Industry Watchdog, 2009. (2) The Nielsen Company, 2009. (3) US Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, 2009.
Published on February 5, 2010 at 4:37 pm | Permalink | 0 Comments
Parents Choice Awards - Best Teachable
Parent's Choice Awards for Best Teachable Moment - Vote Now!
It's award season -- the Golden Globes, Grammys, Critic's Choice, the upcoming Academy Awards, and now...
The Partnership and Time To Talk® bring you:
"Parent's Choice Awards for Best Teachable Moment"�
Talking with your kids about the risks of drug and alcohol use is something all parents and caregivers can make a part of everyday life.
But what is the very BEST time to talk to your kid?
Vote now in Time to Talk's "Parent's Choice Awards for Best Teachable Moment" and tell us what you think is the most valuable opportunity to talk with kids about living a healthy drug-free life.
The Partnership for a Drug-Free America
Go to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America and vote for what you think is the best Teachable Moment, then come back here to discuss what you think! What is missing from their list? What teachable moments have you used? Were you surprised at the results? I was!
Published on January 28, 2010 at 10:33 am | Permalink | 0 Comments