It is not too early to educate your kids about drugs. seriously.

[MeLisa Turcott Strongheart]

Please, if you don't know what to say, or how to say it, let me know.  I would be happy to help.  But the story I read today, is unfortunately not uncommon.  6th graders:  read below.

 

I will make sure to post more blogs on talking to your kids, and how to educate them to prevent this kind of problem for them.  

9 School Kids Take Pills, Rushed To Hospital

POSTED: 4:24 pm MST February 4, 2011

LITCHFIELD PARK, Ariz. -- The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said nine sixth grade children were rushed to the hospital after they took prescription medications while at Wigwam Creek Middle School in Litchfield Park.Four of the children were taken to the hospital by ambulance. Five others were taken to the hospital by their parents.According to deputies, an alert teacher saw a student handing out prescription pills on the play ground.Deputies said school officials searched the student's backpack and found marijuana and an assortment of prescription medication.Deputies said Child Protective Services was notified and is investigating. 5 News has a crew working this story.Check with KPHO.com for updates on this developing story.

[Dennis D Armstrong Jr]

thats nuts!  i remember being 6-7 years old, doing coloring pages that talked about saying NO to drugs.  i also remember asking my parents what the big deal was and us talking about it.  i'm really thankful that i had parents who are where comfortable enough and brave enough to have those discussions with me.  i can honestly say that those discussions paid off and had a lasting effect on my decisions growing up