Pubdate: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 Source: Terrace Standard (CN BC) Copyright: 2002 Terrace Standard Contact: http://www.terracestandard.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1329 Author: Crystal Hamar Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/dare.htm (D.A.R.E.) KNOWLEDGE IS POWER Dear Sir: Re: Drug Awareness, A Job for Parents, letter to the editor from Anne-Marie Stiff, June 12, 2002. While I agree that parents need to take an active role in educating their children on various issues, especially issues as damaging as drug and alcohol use, I must disagree with Anne-Marie. There are many parents that can't or won't inform their children on this dangerous and potentially deadly issue. She states that "schools and teachers cannot be held responsible for all of the social ills facing us today" and she's right. They're not wholly responsible but, doesn't it take a community to raise a child? As a mother and an educated individual, I've taken workshops and courses in alcohol and drug use. Do I know it all? Certainly not. Would I want my son to partake in the DARE. program to receive any additional information that may help him make healthy choices? You bet! The more information and frank discussion parents, teachers and community members can bestow on our valuable kids can only better their chances at a successful future. As they say: knowledge is power. Crystal Hamar Terrace, BC - --- MAP posted-by: Beth