61. DrugInfo - Parents And Families Links from other sources. American Council for drug education (ACDE) Factsfor parents Information for parents, family members and other caregivers. http://www.druginfo.nsw.gov.au/information_&_resources/parents_&_families/parent

Home Parents and Families Search Treatment Services Illicit Drugs Publications Related Links ... What's New Two sections of the Plan of Action from the NSW Drug Summit, highlighted issues that parents and families faced as a consequence of drug abuse. These are "Preventing Drug Abuse" - available here as a 10 page PDF (39k) document; and "Young People And Drug Abuse" - available here as a 15 page PDF (59k) document. NSW Government links NSW Parenting Centre Drug Information NSW Premier's Department Family Matters On 29 October 2002 the NSW State Government released a new drug information booklet for parents of school aged children – Family Matters: How to approach drug issues in your family.This booklet contains information on the risks of drug use and suggests ways to deal with difficult situations, such as what to do if your child is using drugs. Family Matters is produced as part of a strategy developed by the Premier's Department to help families address this issue. Family Matters is also available in the following languages: Bosnian,

62. Thedesertsun.com | Our Voice: Parents Essential In Drug Education Our Voice parents essential in drug education Principles of drug programneed reinforcement at home. Post or read comments in our online forums. http://www.thedesertsun.com/news/stories/opinion/983312736.shtml

Our Voice: Parents essential in drug education Principles of drug program need reinforcement at home Post or read comments in our online forums THE DESERT SUN February 28th, 2001 As officials look to overhaul the popular $226 million drug-prevention program, DARE, they must keep in mind that parents are an essential component of any drug-education effort. Drug use is a subject that must transcend the walls of the classroom and become discussion fodder over the dinner table and in the family room. Several communities, including Palm Springs, have had success with the law enforcement-driven Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, which debuted across the nation in 1983. However, over the last decade, studies have repeatedly shown that the simplistic message of “Just Say No,” has had little effect on keeping kids from abusing drugs. Researchers have found that while the feel-good factor of DARE is high, it doesn’t do measurable good. Kids who go through the program in elementary school are just as likely to use drugs later as kids who don’t, according to a Newsweek report. To their credit, DARE officials have acknowledged that it’s time to revamp the program and are looking to involve kids in a more active way. They will be remiss, however, if they ignore parents in the retooling effort.

63. Thedesertsun.com | Our Voice: Parents Crucial To Drug Education Our Voice parents crucial to drug education Planksof program need reinforcement at home. http://www.thedesertsun.com/news/stories/opinion/1000948905.shtml

Our Voice: Parents crucial to drug education Planks of program need reinforcement at home More stories about drugs, alcohol, addiction and treatment. Post or read comments in our online forums The Desert Sun September 20th, 2001 As school districts and police departments in the Coachella Valley question whether the popular $226 million drug-prevention program, DARE, has outlived its usefulness, they must keep in mind that parents are an essential component of any drug-education effort. No single program should shoulder the responsibility of preventing youths of any age from using drugs. Drug use is a subject that must transcend the walls of the classroom and become discussion fodder over the dinner table and in the family room. Several communities, including Palm Springs, have had success, albeit sometimes limited, with the law enforcement-driven Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, which debuted across the nation in 1983. Today, 80 percent of the nation’s school use the DARE program as one way to thwart drug use among youngsters. However, over the last decade, studies have repeatedly shown that the simplistic message of “Just Say No” has had little effect on keeping kids from abusing drugs. Researchers have found that while the feel-good factor of DARE is high, it doesn’t do measurable good.

64. Ablechild/home AbleChild parents for Label and drug Free education consists of a growing numberof parents outraged over the pervasive and evergrowing drugging of our http://www.ablechild.org/

Important Documents to read, just click on it: New England Law Review *1173 More ‘JUNK SCIENCE’ revealed as Department of Defense puts common Rating Scales to test TITLE 20 Sec. Chapter 31. Sec. 1232h of the Protection of Pupil Rights (Your Right to Refuse).. FDA Responds to U.S. House of Representatives Investigation...... Our site is under construction.... Please 'bear' with us as we are updating the pages.... AbleChild: Parents for Label and Drug Free Education consists of a growing number of parents outraged over the pervasive and ever-growing drugging of our children. Our organization's goal in creating this website is to provide information to parents that is critical to their ability in making an “informed decision”. " Junk Science" pervades our schools and is being misrepresented to parents worldwide as scientific fact!!! Parents need to fight for their right to full informed consent!!! Do not accept solely based on what you are told but question, delve, and more importantly always re-question. Our organization’s goal is to provide you with the information that is sadly, being denied to you

65. Center For Alcohol And Other Drug Education - Office Of Parent Services - The Ge Therefore, it is essential for all parents to have conversations with their son Alcoholand Sex A Risky Relationship, American Council for drug education, 1998 http://gwired.gwu.edu/parents/index.gw/Site_ID/23/Page_ID/1578/

Menu: - GWired Front Page - Undergraduate Admissions - Career Center - CLLC - Colonials Athletics - Community Service - Counseling Center - Dean of Students - Dining Services - Disability Support Services - Financial Assistance - Greek Affairs - International Students - Marvin Center - Multicultural Services - Parent Services - ResNet - Student Activities Center - Student Health - University Police - Mount Vernon Student Development Center Mission News and Announcements FAQ Colonials Weekend ... Emergency Information Subscribe to Email List Join the Parents' Association Listserv! Name: Email: Search for: Where: This Site Only All of GWired Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education In August, The George Washington University will welcome to campus many returning students along with GW’s incoming class of 2006. Whether you have a student returning to campus for another year or have a student beginning his or her GW experience, it is important to understand the difficult decisions your child will be faced with regarding alcohol and other drugs. Substance use and abuse often plays a significant role in deterring college students from reaching their fullest potential and achieving their ultimate goals. Therefore, it is essential for all parents to have conversations with their son or daughter about alcohol and other drug use at college. On college campuses across the country, over-consumption of alcohol leads to numerous negative consequences which may include academic difficulties, social problems, legal and judicial problems, injury, or death.

66. Center For Alcohol And Other Drug Education - Office Of Parent Services - The Ge Join the parents Association Listserv! Name Email Search for Where ThisSite Only. Center for Alcohol and other drug education. http://gwired.gwu.edu/parents/index.gw/Site_ID/23/Page_ID/1486

Menu: - GWired Front Page - Undergraduate Admissions - Career Center - CLLC - Colonials Athletics - Community Service - Counseling Center - Dean of Students - Dining Services - Disability Support Services - Financial Assistance - Greek Affairs - International Students - Marvin Center - Multicultural Services - Parent Services - ResNet - Student Activities Center - Student Health - University Police - Mount Vernon Student Development Center Mission News and Announcements FAQ Colonials Weekend ... Emergency Information Subscribe to Email List Join the Parents' Association Listserv! Name: Email: Search for: Where: This Site Only All of GWired Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education The Fall 2001 semester at The George Washington University (GW) was an eventful one to say the least. From World Bank preparations to the events of September 11th, GW and the Community Living and Learning Center (CLLC) has been working hard to provide students with the services they need to deal with these difficult times. Although the events of the recent past have provided the entire University with unique challenges, rest assured we continue to meet the needs of our students in a variety of progressive ways. Throughout this year, the Center for Alcohol and other Drug Education (CADE) has continued to provide education and resources about alcohol and other drugs to GW students. In October, CADE sponsored GW’s participation in National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) 2001. Throughout the week, CADE conducted a number of educational programs around safe alcohol consumption and the dangers of high-risk drinking, and provided non-alcoholic social activities to provide students a safe outlet for socializing with peers. The highlight of the week was an educational presentation that was conducted by a nationally renowned speaker. Dr. Carolyn Cornelison presented “Courage To Care: Positive Peer Influence On The College Campus” to hundreds of GW students, and provided students with important information about college life.

67. Drugs Education Literature For Parents Primary School drug education resource. A high quality video which contains triggerepisodes for use with 57 year olds, 8-11 year olds and parents and teachers http://www.hopeuk.org/literature for parents.htm

Drugs Education and Prevention for Children and Young People Drugs Education Literature Information for Parents Parents' Action Plan A card foldout action plan that provides a ready reference for parents wanting ideas about prevention and a summary of the signs of drug use. With easy to read bullet points. (Single copies available free of charge.) Code 460c Price: 25p Sorting It Out Hope UK was involved in the development of this multimedia Primary School drug education resource. A high quality video which contains trigger episodes for use with 5-7 year olds, 8-11 year olds and parents and teachers. For enquiries about 'Sorting it out' leaflet and video, please visit the Sorting It Out website. Christian material for parents Order Form Literature index Home Page ... Email us

68. Let's Find Out About Drugs Together: A Drug Education Booklet For Parents And Ca Let s Find Out About drugs Together A booklet for drug education, designedfor parents and Carers to read with their Children. search site. http://www.educari.com/NewEducari/veryNewEducari/2003/pubsResources/lfoadt.asp

search site Let's find out about drugs together Web MultiMedia Consultancy Ordering ... more details I2D: Out Now! order now (we'll send your school or organisation an invoice) Take a look at the preview of i2d: our latest video resource for drug education... i2d trailer download (1.4Mb) 56k modem- requires Flash Player 6 i2d trailer download (2.4Mb) 128k modem- requires Flash Player 6 Let's find out about drugs together How you might use our booklet... The booklet is designed for Key Stage 2 children (aged 7 to 11) but it could also be used at the start of Key Stage 3. It is not designed for KS1 children, and would be too juvenile for KS4 students. Other ways of using the booklet are: To let us know if you have found other good ways of using our booklet by clicking here order your free evaluation copy order more than one copy Legal and illegal drugs Let's find out about drugs together covers legal as well as illegal drugs.

69. Parenting Perspectives: Family Education For Parents Of Children Five To Eightee results in stress, frustration and possible drug or domestic respondents perceiveda need for education/support programs for the parents of school http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/familydevelopment/components/7286-08.h

BU-07286 1999 To Order Parenting Perspectives: Family Education for Parents of Children Five to Eighteen MARTY (MARILYN MARTINI) ROSSMANN Parenting Perspectives, a proposed Minnesota parent education program for parents of children ages five to eighteen is described. The purpose of Parenting Perspectives is to strengthen families through the education and support of all parents in providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of children and adolescents aged five to eighteen. Included are the rationale, goals unique features, funding, potential topics, and delivery and formats for the program. Marty (Marilyn Martin) Rossmann, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the College of Education and Human Development, Department of Work, Community and Family Education in the Family Education Program. Marty Rossmann can be reached at rossm001@tc.umn.edu Introduction and Need for Policy No job is more important to Minnesota's future than that of parents, and no job is more challenging. However, policy has not kept up with the changing needs of parents. According to Olson and DeFrain (1994), many authorities have noted that parenthood is the last bastion of amateurism in our society. Plumbers, bookkeepers, and barbers all need some kind of formal training, certificate or license. About the only job that doesn't require some special kind of education is nurturing the young to adulthood. While Minnesotans shy away from intruding into family matters, we intuitively know the importance and the difficulty of parenting. We also know that parent education, coupled with support from others in a similar stage of parenting, can reduce feelings of being "alone," increase confidence and self-esteem as a parent, increase knowledge about children, change perceptions and expectations of parents for themselves and their children and change behaviors in parent-child interaction (Cooke, 1992). It is important to acknowledge that society benefits from parents' successes, but also suffers from their mistakes.

70. US LA: 2 PUB LTE: Parents Are Best Tool Against Child Drug Use media/1019 Author Stan White, Robert Sharpe parents ARE BEST Foster s decision toeliminate funding for the drug Abuse Resistance education program is a http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n852/a08.htm

Media Awareness Project US LA: 2 PUB LTE: Parents Are Best Tool Against Child Drug Use URL: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v02/n852/a08.htm Newshawk: chip Votes Pubdate: Fri, 03 May 2002 Source: Times, The (LA) 2002 The Times Contact: Website: http://www.shreveporttimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1019 Author: Stan White, Robert Sharpe PARENTS ARE BEST TOOL AGAINST CHILD DRUG USE The importance of parental involvement in reducing adolescent drug use cannot be overstated. School-based extracurricular activities also have been shown to reduce drug use by keeping kids busy during the hours they're most prone to getting into trouble. In order for drug education to be effective it has to be credible. The most popular recreational drug and the one most often associated with violent behavior is often overlooked. That drug is alcohol, and it takes far more lives every year than all illegal drugs combined. Robert Sharpe Program officer Drug Policy Alliance Washington, D.C. Re: April 30 letter by Lt. Julie Harmon and Sgt. Debbie Haynes titled 'Rally to return funding to D.A.R.E. program.' Through the dictates of police, district attorneys, etc., America has an unacceptable police state and prison complex, full of nonviolent drug and cannabis plant users, that arguably waste our money, with negligible results. This sequel to the original prohibition is an embarrassing part of American history that must end. And we must realize the police, through it's selfish addictions, want to continue and escalate this farce and proven failure.

71. Guernsey Drug Concern - Parent's Information and help organisation dedicated to the education of parents andchildren regarding issues pertaining to recreational drug use and abuse. http://www.drugconcern.org/parents.htm

If you have a project for school or college and want more information or have a specific question - use the feedback form. Send mail to info@drugconcern.org with questions or comments about the site. Drug Concern, education, counselling and support for the Bailiwick. If you are concerned your child has been using drugs - what can you do? This is a question with as many different answers as there are families. You must make your own decisions, but this information will help you. Why are there different answers? There are many different kinds of drugs - some, like tobacco are legal, others like ecstasy and cannabis are not Different drugs have different effects on people; some of these effects are more dangerous than others Some drugs are used in more unsafe ways than others (for example, injecting drugs is more dangerous than sniffing or smoking them) Some drugs are more socially acceptable than others (for example, alcohol) Every child is different and the reasons why they might turn to drugs will be varied. The things which will help them to stop using drugs will also be varied

72. Parents Index Page a link to information for parents and carers who want to help their child or childrenlearn. DfES website. drugs education Team. The drug education Team provides http://www.wiganmbc.gov.uk/pub/educ/parents_index.htm

Information for Parents Admissions The following files have are in Adobe Acrobat Format. In order to view them you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free to download from the Adobe Web Site Primary School Admissions 2004/05 [605 kb] Primary School Admissions 2003/04 [510 kb] Primary School Admissions 2002/03 - part 1 [664 kb] Primary School Admissions 2002/03 - part 2 [587 kb] Secondary School Admissions 2004/05 Secondary School Admissions 2003/04 [640 kb] Bullying Advice The Bullying Online website provides help and advice for parents tackling bullying. There is a problem page for parents that contains extracts from real emails sent in by parents who's children are being bullied and provides helpful advice on what needs doing to tackle the problem. Bullying Online website DfES The Department for Education and Skills website offers a link to information for parents and carers who want to help their child or children learn. DfES website Drugs Education Team The Drug Education Team provides information and training on "Basic Drug Awareness, Dealing with Drug-related Incidents, Policy Development, Drug Education, Accredited Training (36 hour-Certificate in Drug Awareness Studies).

73. Parents As Drug Educators This kind of drug education needs to occur in an atmosphere that is accepting andopen to ideas. parents should become informed about drugs through pamphlets http://www.gov.nf.ca/health/commhlth_old/factlist/FAMILY4.HTM

Parents As Drug Educators Susan, Janice and Laura attended the same school in a large town in Newfoundland. Because they were the same age and lived in the same part of town, they often walked back and forth to school together. One afternoon, while talking about last week's dance, they were approached by one of the boys in Susan's class, offering them a "toke." None of the girls had tried marijuana before or for that matter had even been invited to try it. Each girl had a decision to make. While being coaxed, a flood of thoughts raced through Janice's mind. She felt that she should have been ready for this, because her parents had been very interested in helping her make healthy choices when it came to drugs. No amount of preparation will make this kind of situation a particularly easy one for young people like Janice. There are, however, several ways that her parents may have helped her - perhaps in ways she wasn't even aware of. Teaching Through Talking The most direct way is through actually teaching the child. Because many parents think of teaching as lecturing or preaching, they don't feel comfortable playing the part of a teacher. However, parents are more effective as teachers when, instead of lecturing, they share their ideas through conversation. Sharing in this case also means taking the time to listen carefully to what the child is saying. This kind of "drug education" needs to occur in an atmosphere that is accepting and open to ideas. Parents should become informed about drugs through pamphlets and other materials enabling them to be able to pass on clear and accurate messages - for example - "Beer has alcohol in it and alcohol makes your body feel relaxed and lazy. So I only have a drink when I have nothing important to do and have time to enjoy myself. I never drink when I have to work or drive a car."

74. Drug Education Many educators, health professionals, and parents are seeking strategy of honest,sciencebased education for teenagers making, a reduction in drug abuse, and http://www.moravek.net/ovisnosti/drugeducation-002.htm

home ovisnosti sadr¾aj Drug Education At Issue: S Many educators, health professionals, and parents are seeking alternatives that strongly promote abstinence while providing a fallback strategy of honest, science-based education for teenagers who say "maybe" or "sometimes" or "yes." This "Just Say Know" approach provides sound information as the basis for responsible decision-making, a reduction in drug abuse, and ultimately the promotion of safety. More Full-Text Materials on Adolescent Drug Use and Drug Education Home

75. October Education Reporter -- Increased Illegal Drug Use Called 'Scary' call this very scary. Their explanations include neglect by parents, the misleading notjust millions) of taxpayers dollars into drug education in public http://www.eagleforum.org/educate/1996/oct96/scary.html

Increased Illegal Drug Use Called 'Scary' WASHINGTON, D.C. - The alarming rise in illegal drug use by teenagers has made big headlines. Although drug use by adults has leveled off and is actually down since 1985, the rate of drug use (mostly marijuana) among teens aged 12 to 17 is increasing every year, doubling since 1992 to eleven percent in 1995. Marijuana damages the memory, energy, and general learning power of children. Children who start out on marijuana are 17 times more likely to progress to hard drugs than if they had never used marijuana. The drug experts call this "very scary." Their explanations include neglect by parents, the misleading messages from political leaders, the glamorization of drugs by the entertainment industry, the failure of the media to cover the issue, and denial of the problem. Congress has poured billions (not just millions) of taxpayers' dollars into drug education in public schools. In 1991, Congress's watchdog agency, the General Accounting Office (GAO) reported to the Senate on the $1.1 billion that had been spent on drug education up to that date. The cover of the report summed up the result: "Impact Unknown." The GAO report listed 21 classroom drug curricula commonly used in public schools. They typically presented students with a lot of "nonjudgmental information" combined with a process of "decision making" that urged students to consider the "alternatives."

76. Gwinnett United In Drug Education, Inc. Lawrenceville, GA encourages youth and parents to make healthy decisions about the use of alcohol,tobacco, and other drugs through extensive education and empowering programs. http://www.mindspring.com/~guideinc/

THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!! Quick Links Georgia Teen Institute Current GUIDE Initiatives National Prevention News What You Can Do ... Resources for Teachers and Parents Welcome to Gwinnett United In Drug Education, Inc.! GUIDE, Inc. is a non-profit community based drug prevention agency. It serves as the coordinating office for drug abuse prevention programs in the Gwinnett County area, as well as being a central clearinghouse of prevention information and resources. This page provides mostly links to recent information about drug abuse as well as links to news in national and local prevention efforts. ****GUIDE Inc. has moved it's offices!! Our new phone number is 678-377-4131. Our new fax number is 678-377-4134. Our post office address is the same (PO Box 1922), but our new street address is 750 South Perry Street, Suite 312; Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Philosophy GUIDE, Inc. encourages youth and parents to make healthy decisions about the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs through extensive education and empowering programs. Many of our programs also promote healthy decisions about other issues. GUIDE operates under the philosophy that the answer to our nation's drug problem lies in prevention. Our programs empower youth to take responsibility for their own decisions and actions and to pass the message on to other youth. We believe that prevention messages are most effective when they come from those whom youth relate to besttheir own peers!! We believe that each person has a responsibility to be a part of the solution of drug abuse in our communities; after all, as the African proverb says, it takes a village to raise a child. Most of all, we believe that choosing a healthy lifestyle should be a supported, fun, admired, positive, and exciting way to live, so we seek to be inspired and have as much fun as possible whenever possible!!

77. Drug Education In NSW drug education in NSW. All New South Wales public high schools will hold drugeducation nights for parents under a State Government $4 million program. http://www.nzdf.org.nz/update/messages/203.htm

Drug Education in NSW All New South Wales public high schools will hold drug education nights for parents under a State Government $4 million program. The move is a significant shift away from the standard "Say No to Drugs" policy, instead encouraging students and parents to talk and seek more information about drugs. Teachers across the State this week will undergo special training - each for about two hours - on drug education. The parent nights would provide information from teachers and police on the risks, health effects and how to deal with an overdose. Parents will be urged to be on the lookout for warning signs that indicate their children are experimenting with drugs or using them. "My message to parents is: talk to your kids about drugs. All the experts tell us it is vital for parents to talk to their children about drugs" Premier Carr said. Opposition education spokesman Stephen O'Doherty said the Government was "copping out" and still had not given principals the power to expel drug dealers. (Sydney Morning Herald - 27 April 1998) Drug Related Media Updates

78. Sample Essay 1 For Major Paper 4 (Explaining Issues) drug education ARE SCHOOLS OR parents MORE EFFECTIVE? (1) There ismuch controversy regarding the war on drugs in America today. http://nweb.pct.edu/homepage/staff/evavra/ENL111/Mp4/MP4AS01.htm

Sample Essay # 1 for Major Paper # 4 (Explaining Issues) Several students have requested a model for this assignment, so, taking advantage of our net site, I am providing this one for those students who want it. Ms. Yoder's essay was written without the assistance of a model, and it was graded using my old system. I have not indicated the individual grades for Audience, etc., here, but the essay did receive an A. I have highlighted the thesis in red, topic sentences in blue, to assist you in studing them. Note that some topic sentences cover more than one paragraph. I did make a few minor editorial corrections. Kimbra Yoder Dr. Vavra Audience: English 111 April 16, 1997 DRUG EDUCATION: ARE SCHOOLS OR PARENTS MORE EFFECTIVE? (1) There is much controversy regarding the war on drugs in America today. It has become a growing concern for parents, educators, politicians, etc. There is no question that education can play a major role in decreasing the drug problem. But there is some disagreement over whether schools or parents are more effective in steering children away from drugs. Some experts believe the schools’ anti-drug programs are effective . Two popular programs are Drug Abuse Resistance Education (Dare), and the School Program to Educate and Control Drug Abuse (SPECA). The project Dare and SPECA programs use uniformed police officers to inform students in 5th, 6th and 7th grade about the risks of drugs, and how to avoid negative peer pressure (DeJong 109). William DeJong ,who is an analyst for the Education Development Center, has prepared this study for the National Institute of Justice (Bernards 108).

79. UA Drug Education Program Named To A National Registry Of Effective Programs Keep a Clear Mind is a takehome drug education program for fourth gradersand their parents. The program also provides parent newsletters http://advancement.uark.edu/news/NEWS_ARCHIVES/NOV00/drug.html

University Relations 800 Hotz Hall University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 urelinfo @cavern.uark.edu FAX (479) 575-4745 FOR RELEASE MONDAY, NOV. 13, 2000 CONTACT: Michael Young, professor, health science, College of Education and Health Professions, 479-575-4139, meyoung@uark.edu UA Drug Education Program Named To A National Registry Of Effective Programs After a thorough review of more than 400 programs, the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) selected Keep a Clear Mind as one of only 19 model programs to be named to the National Registry of Effective Programs. Keeping a Clear Mind was developed by the UA's Health Education Projects Office under the direction of Dr. Michael Young, who has been a professor in the department of health science, kinesiology, recreation and dance in the College of Education and Health Professions for more than 20 years. To be added to the registry, the program underwent a comprehensive review to determine whether it had been implemented under scientifically rigorous conditions and whether it has consistently demonstrated beneficial results.

80. AEGiS-MMWR: Attitudes Of Parents Of High School Students About AIDS, Drug, And S most appropriate persons to teach AIDS education, followed by teachers (122 (20%)),and persons with AIDS (37 (6%)). For drug education, parents indicated that http://www.aegis.com/pubs/mmwr/1992/MM4112-201.html

Important note: Information in this article was accurate in March 1992. The state of the art may have changed since the publication date. Attitudes of Parents of High School Students about AIDS, Drug, and Sex Education in Schools Rome, Italy, 1991 MMWR Weekly - March 27, 1992 / 41(12);201-203 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Of the 611 parents interviewed, 583 (95%) had talked about drugs with their adolescents; fewer had talked about AIDS (508 (83%)) and sex (460 (75%)). Most believed these topics should be introduced in school (602 (99%) supported AIDS education; 600 (98%), drug education; and 578 (95%), sex education). In addition, when asked whether parents would allow their adolescents to participate, almost all would allow participation (577 (94%) for AIDS education, 571 (93%) for drug education, and 557 (91%) for sex education). Parents who supported AIDS, drug, and sex education in school indicated that, on average, AIDS education for children should begin at 11.7 years of age, and drug and sex education should begin at 9.2 and 10.2 years of age, respectively. Respondents also indicated that the course content should be relatively explicit: 573 (95%) indicated that the use of condoms should be discussed as part of AIDS education. The persons indicated as most appropriate to teach AIDS, drug, and sex education in school differed by topic. Parents indicated that physicians (384 (64%)) were the most appropriate persons to teach AIDS education, followed by teachers (122 (20%)), and persons with AIDS (37 (6%)). For drug education, parents indicated that teachers (251 (42%)), physicians (164 (27%)), and former drug users (100 (17%)) were the most appropriate instructors. Parents preferred physicians (301 (52%)), teachers (196 (34%)), and themselves (38 (7%)) to teach their adolescents sex education.

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