On March 19, Scripps Middle School will host a 90-minute workshop, Talk Early & Talk Often.
The school has been selected as one of the pilot sites to host the free workshop that will help parents of middle school youth talk with their child about abstinence and sexuality.
It is aimed at helping parents recognize and use opportunities to open the door for conversation, listen and respond with greater confidence and skill and to feel comfortable seeking outside sources of information.
The Talk Early & Talk Often workshop, an initiative of Gov. Jennifer Granholm, was piloted in fall of 2005 in 60 communities across Michigan and has received high praise from parents, educators and community leaders and continues to be implemented statewide.
‘The governor recognizes that parents are the primary abstinence and sexuality educators of their children,? said Talk Early & Talk Often Project Coordinator Barbara Flis.
‘Continued communication at home is vital in helping our young people avoid sexual relationships they are not yet prepared for that may have serious consequences including pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted infections.?
The Scripps Middle School workshop will be held on March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Scripps Middle School, 385 E. Scripps Road.
There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, so advanced registration is required.
To register call (248)693-5444 or for other host site locations go to www.michigan.gov/miparentresources and click on ‘Talk Early & Talk Often.?