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Where are today’s adult role models? This may surprise you, but they are still at the family dinner table.
The Associated Press and MTV recently released the results of a study which suggests that when it comes to people that our kids most admire - their heroes - they do not look chiefly to the world of music, sports or Hollywood as you might think. Rather, when asked to name their heroes, young people still make their parents their top pick. Of those 1,280 surveyed (ages 13-24), nearly half selected one or both of their parents.
For those parents who tirelessly toe the line on underage drug and alcohol use, that is a welcome message of hope. The rebellious spirit that we all assume is a complete rejection of adults and authority does not mean they are not still watching, and listening, to parents.
Of course, too many parents in this community still do not understand the importance of their role. It only takes one parent to have a permissive attitude about drugs and alcohol to place their children, and an entire network of their friends, at risk. Sadly, even bad parents are looked up to by their kids.
In April I began my annual tour of more than 20 area high schools, asking that more than 7,500 students consider taking a pledge to remain drug and alcohol free for prom night, and as a lifestyle choice. Parents serve a vital role by supporting their student in this effort. Prom through graduation is statistically the deadliest time of the year for teens on our national highways. Please, have a discussion with your teen about good choices, and along with me, encourage them to Do It Right on prom night.