Dare, A Regretful Education Have you ever wondered how the D.A.R.E. program worked in the United States? Well I can tell you this, if an officer that is involved with the D.A.R.E. program is trying to show you the impact of a substance, then why do you see them doing that same substance while off duty? They are either smoking a cigarette or guzzling booze until they are downright wasted, if this is the kind of inspiration that helps you stay away from substances, well it’d work better than what you’re learning from D.A.R.E. A multitude of people believe the D.A.R.E. program should be replaced with a different program that provides a new/better way to fight substance abuse, others believe D.A.R.E. should be able to help in the education
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program is providing information that is weak because the information isn’t coming from the right person, it isn’t sticking in the student’s mind, and the zero-tolerance message is being overused. To summarize, the information isn’t strong enough for the age groups involved to have it stay in their minds. “The issue was I didn't encounter drugs until later and all the D.A.R.E. stuff I learned had washed away.” (Malooly). Secondly, the information isn’t coming from actual drug addicts that have experienced substances first hand. “I think it'd be more effective to incorporate real, live recovering addicts, such as myself, to tell their stories, if you really want to teach kids the truth about that lifestyle.” (Malooly). Lastly, the information is forgotten due to an even greater emphasis of their zero-tolerance message that becomes boring after being said a multitude of times. “Students will eventually ignore the zero-tolerance message when witnessing a family member or a friend using a substance without consequence.” (D.A.R.E. - ProCon.org.). In conclusion, the positive impact gained from a lecture given to your school by D.A.R.E. is lost due to such a monotonous …show more content…
program is diminished because of parents not getting involved, students not learning about the realities of drugs, and D.A.R.E. leading students in the wrong direction in substance abuse. Firstly, parents become less involved with the D.A.R.E. program because they don’t have to participate in saving their child from a bad future. “Some parents become less involved with the education of their child in drug abuse awareness because they believe D.A.R.E. is doing it for them.” (D.A.R.E. - ProCon.org.). Secondly, the students never get to understand the realities of drugs while under the D.A.R.E. program’s wing. “We all saw a black lung and looked at a liver with cirrhosis, but the effects on your personal life were skipped over almost entirely.” (Malooly). Finally, the police officers that are involved in the D.A.R.E. program aren’t leading the students in the right direction against the usage of drugs. “The link between schools and drug police has become a sacred cow that leads to a false sense of security, despite clear evidence that DARE is a failure.” (Equal Rights for Cannabis Consumers.). In conclusion, the security of every child has dissipated and is being led to a dangerous part of the
program is providing information that is weak because the information isn’t coming from the right person, it isn’t sticking in the student’s mind, and the zero-tolerance message is being overused. To summarize, the information isn’t strong enough for the age groups involved to have it stay in their minds. “The issue was I didn't encounter drugs until later and all the D.A.R.E. stuff I learned had washed away.” (Malooly). Secondly, the information isn’t coming from actual drug addicts that have experienced substances first hand. “I think it'd be more effective to incorporate real, live recovering addicts, such as myself, to tell their stories, if you really want to teach kids the truth about that lifestyle.” (Malooly). Lastly, the information is forgotten due to an even greater emphasis of their zero-tolerance message that becomes boring after being said a multitude of times. “Students will eventually ignore the zero-tolerance message when witnessing a family member or a friend using a substance without consequence.” (D.A.R.E. - ProCon.org.). In conclusion, the positive impact gained from a lecture given to your school by D.A.R.E. is lost due to such a monotonous …show more content…
program is diminished because of parents not getting involved, students not learning about the realities of drugs, and D.A.R.E. leading students in the wrong direction in substance abuse. Firstly, parents become less involved with the D.A.R.E. program because they don’t have to participate in saving their child from a bad future. “Some parents become less involved with the education of their child in drug abuse awareness because they believe D.A.R.E. is doing it for them.” (D.A.R.E. - ProCon.org.). Secondly, the students never get to understand the realities of drugs while under the D.A.R.E. program’s wing. “We all saw a black lung and looked at a liver with cirrhosis, but the effects on your personal life were skipped over almost entirely.” (Malooly). Finally, the police officers that are involved in the D.A.R.E. program aren’t leading the students in the right direction against the usage of drugs. “The link between schools and drug police has become a sacred cow that leads to a false sense of security, despite clear evidence that DARE is a failure.” (Equal Rights for Cannabis Consumers.). In conclusion, the security of every child has dissipated and is being led to a dangerous part of the