A MOTHER IS IN THE KITCHEN COOKING WHEN HER 12-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ENTERS, JUST HOME FROM SCHOOL. THE GIRL SWINGS HER BACKPACK OR BOOKBAG ONTO THE COUNTER OR TABLE.

MOM:

Hi, honey. How was school today?

RAVEN:

Great! I learned about drugs today.

MOM:

You what?...

RAVEN:

Yeah, the teacher said lots of people your age used to do drugs. Did you?

FREEZE ON A CLOSE-UP OF THE MOTHER'S FACE LOOKING A BIT CAUGHT OFF GUARD.

NARRATOR (V.O.):

You have many opportunities here. By asking this question, your child is giving you a chance both to respond and develop your listening skills-so try not to react too quickly. It's understandable that a question about your own drug history might make you uncomfortable, but let's see what might be possible here. For instance, you might say.

THE SHOT UNFREEZES AND THE MOM RESPONDS:

MOM:

Well, I'm not sure what your teacher meant to say, but I can tell you what I know about those times. Would you like me to?

FREEZE

NARRATOR (V.O.):

Offer a choice here to gauge your child's interest in the subject. Some kids may want to keep their knowledge fairly general and not focus on their specific parent or caregiver. Of course, others will forge ahead.

UNFREEZE

RAVEN (ENTHUSIATICALLY):

Sure!

MOM:

Well, many people my age tried marijuana back then, when they were young adults. Mostly, we called it "pot." But we didn't know as much about it as we do now. The same was true with cigarettes-we didn't know smoking was harmful either.

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