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“Don’t Get Pregnant”
RESPONSE: You know Mom if you hadn’t told me that, I was going to give it a try tonight. I thought, “Why not see how difficult going through pregnancy, raising a child, and trying to go through college could be.”

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Automatic Assumptions > Awful Awkwardness > Amusing Awareness

Walking off the stage after delivering the “Can I Kiss You?” program to an incoming class at Colorado Mesa University, I noticed three parents waiting for me at the back of the room. The grim looks on their faces and their crossed arms immediately triggered me to worry, “They don’t look to happy. I wonder what I did wrong?”

When I got to the back of the room, all three parents turned toward me, each saying their own version of , “Why wasn’t EVERY student mandated to hear this program? Our kids were in here and we are thrilled!”

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MTV “Skins” Show Controversy on DSP TV

The controversy surrounding the show “Skins” on MTV is being discussed on TV, blogs, and in print around the country. Parents and parenting organizations are protesting and boycotting. One major advertiser has already pulled Ads from being aired during the show. In this episode of DSP TV, we discuss a component of the show most are not talking about. After watching the video below, SHARE your thoughts in the COMMENTS section.

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Want a Program donated?

Would you love to have the “Can I Kiss You?” program and/or “HELP! My Teen Is Dating” presentation for parents brought to your service group (guest speaker), non-profit organization, faith institution, community group, or for a regional/national conference? Every year, we at The Date Safe Project Inc donate a number of presentations to non-profits and organizations requesting our help. In 2011, we are greatly increasing the number of programs we will be donating!

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