Many lament the growing health problems faced by our youth: alcohol and drug use, teen pregnancy, mental health issues, obesity, sedentary behaviors as well as many others. While providing reliable information is ONE PART of the solution, many fail to recognize that information is not enough. Skills related to self-management, relationship management, stress management, decision making, goal setting, problem solving, and communication are broad-based criteria that need to taught with plenty of time for children to practice these skills in as real to life situations as possible. One organization that is leading the charge is:
http://www.informz.net/admin31/templates/Template_Html_Adv.asp?MFQID=9639028&test=t
Check it out and put pressure on your school and school district to support comprehensive health education for ALL children.
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