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July 21, 2010

SEX AND DRUG EDUCATION IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER

DEAR ABBY: When I was a young teen, my mother gave me a copy
of your booklet "What Every Teen Should Know." She left it
on my bed for me to read at my own pace, and let me know that
I could come to her if I had any questions, when I was ready
to ask them.

For years that booklet served as a reference guide for me.
I also lent it to many of my friends whose parents were not
so forthcoming with this important information. Being in-
formed and not believing urban myths made a big difference
in our decisions -- and we're all doing well now.

A decade later, I often work with teens who have received no
comprehensive education about sex, drugs, or the impact of
decisions they make during adolescence. Your booklet remains
an important tool in these kids' educations. I write to
encourage all parents, grandparents and relatives of teens
to keep a copy of this booklet handy -- and to thank those
who have already done so.
-- KRISTEN WOYTONIK, DOVER, N.H.

DEAR KRISTEN: Thank you for your endorsement of my teen book-
let. I am pleased that you continue to find it useful. Today
many young people engage in adult activities at a much
earlier age than the teenagers of previous generations.
That's why it is so important for parents to take the initi-
ative and discuss alcohol, drugs, sex and FAMILY VALUES with
their children well before nature takes over and they start
experimenting.

My teen booklet contains answers to commonly asked questions
such as: How old must a girl be before she can get pregnant?
Can a girl get pregnant the first time she has sex? What
time of the month is a girl 100 percent safe? How old must a
boy be before he can father a child?

Another important topic covered is HOW TO AVOID DATE RAPE AND
WHAT TO DO IF IT HAPPENS. To order "What Every Teen Should
Know," send your name and address, plus check or money order
for $6 (U.S. funds) to Dear Abby, Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447,
Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are
included in the price.

My teen booklet also contains information on contraception
and sexually transmitted diseases and how to recognize them.
It has been distributed in doctors' offices and used to pro-
mote discussion by educators and religious leaders, and is
often used by parents who find it difficult to discuss sex
with their children.


DEAR ABBY: My niece is being married -- again. This will be
No. 5. What kind of gift would you suggest? I am out of
ideas, as I'm thinking she already has everything. The
wedding is in a few months. Help!
-- STUMPED IN RENO

DEAR STUMPED: After the second -- or third -- wedding, one
would think the marriage would be a quiet, low-key affair.
And because you have already given her four wedding gifts,
what you should send her is your good wishes for a long and
successful marriage.



Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as
Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline
Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box
69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.