Yesterday was Earth Day- Reuse, Reduce, Recycle! Not only did the Upper Merion Area School District celebrate No Energy Day, but the Green Light for Sober Team conducted its community forum. Teachers, administrators, community members, and almost 25 students participated in a great discussion about traffic safety and alcohol. The legal minimum age to drink alcohol, Click it or Ticket Seatbelt safety campaign, party hosting, and alcohol availability were among the issues discussed in detail. Many students talked about the difficulty in asking for a designated driver or in calling a trusted adult or their parents to come and pick them up. The consensus was that it is hard at any age to admit that you are too drunk to drive, because it bring feelings of shame and embarrassment. There was also a general feeling that students are willing to take te risk to drink and drive because they do not think that any of the tragic stats would really happen to them.
Many students felt that drinking is not the only way to have fun, but in the Upper Merion Area, there are few places to go to have fun- the mall or someone's house. Students reported the need for more activities on the weekends at school and/ or in the community. This forum was just a start to the many conversations surrounding tough decisions and alcohol, but all the Green Light for Sober team members enjoyed the conversation, great food (Yay, Corner Bakery), and time to have their voices heard.
If you missed it, watch the Viking Channel School District cable broadcasting (Comcast 28 and verizon 32) TODAY Thursday April 23rd at 8:30pm!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment