Kelly Moore, Hawley Junior High principal, said small communities in particular are in need of far-reaching campaigns like this one. All they ever see on TV is it's OK to do it. I think kids need to know there are people who practice abstinence and sexual responsibility. They need to know there are other ways of life. Franklin Middle School counselor Kathy Moore said she is encouraged by the program and hopes the campaign will increase parental cooperation with the schools on the issue.
Parents expect the schools to do the educating.
But the schools have to have reinforcement from the home, and that's something we don't always see. Middle school counselors are faced with teen-age pregnancy many more times than we would like. I'm hoping the influence of the media will wake the kids up a little. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .