By Lisa Nielsen with guidance and contributions from Willyn Webb
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Molly and tampons with boozetube flasks. What do these essentials for today’s EDM (or electronic dance music) culture have to do with being an educator? Well, if you work with secondary school students, a lot actually...That is, if you believe your role goes beyond simply imparting knowledge and includes ensuring your students are armed with some common sense information that could mean the difference between them showing up to class safely or not after a weekend of fun.
This realization was brought to light for me recently after spending an evening with a dozen or so wasted, passed out teenage girls whose plans to enjoy a concert by electro house musician Steve Aoki, were thwarted by a trip to the ER.
In a few short hours, I realized several things parents were not aware of that they could be doing to keep their kids safe when they’re out with friends. School guidance counselors, PTA leaders, teachers, and other members of the school community can help educate parents by sharing a few suggestions parents can keep in mind to keep their children safe.
10 suggestions for keeping kids safe
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