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Years ago, when this program started, I thought it was a great idea. I actually helped with the program. My kids were in it. I attended the classes, and something struck me. They didn't say anything good about drugs....showed all the bad; but I know how kid's minds work...so, when we were on the way home one day after the DARE class, I asked my kids about the class. They were very excited as they told about this stuff they had never heard about before. They said all the right things, how bad it was and the like.

But, then I asked them if it made them want to try it themselves. They were very honest and said, "yeah, kinda. But, I know it is bad, so I won't! But, it does make me curious."

That is the gist of it. Same with sex ed. Kids aren't even thinking about this stuff at the ages they introduce them to it! Then they make them anxious to try it!

DARE is a total joke. You might as well show kids the film "Reefer Madness," because that's about how corny the DARE material is.

If you want to give kids something positive to do, support the PAL or the Boy Scouts instead!

Yeah, I remember in high school going to those. Bunch of BS. We already knew that the scary crap was exaggerated. Besides, I got into far greater trouble with quite legal alcohol before I made some personal changes. No question though, it's a waste of money.