Everyone is invited to a forum by the Parent Programs Team on Wednesday, May 4 at Olentangy High School (OHS), 675 Lewis Center Road in Lewis Center. The program will run from 7 until 8:30 p.m. and free babysitting will be available.
What goes on inside the adolescent brain can create a lot of confusion and worry among the parents of teenagers. Whether we worry out loud or keep it quietly to ourselves, parents have cause for concern, especially when it comes to substance abuse and other risk-taking behaviors.
During this 90-minute session, Michael Nerney, a youth risk behavior expert, will help parents explore the underlying reasons for high-risk behaviors and how those actions often coincide with substance abuse. Mr. Nerney will also discuss possible prevention strategies and the scope of the problem on both national and local levels.
Mr. Nerney is an internationally known lecturer and has served as a consultant to a number of federal and state agencies as well as two major television networks. He began his career as a teacher and coach. He is the father of four children.
PPT’s mission is to empower parents with information and skills critical to raising children in today’s world. The committee provides information through evening parent forums featuring experts in areas relevant to raising children and adolescents. PPT is a collaborative group of district staff, community members and parents like you!