How the Heck Did We Get Here???

(some of the language used in the pictures below might be considered inappropriate)

Just a reminder that tonight at 6pm in the library of Woodrow Wilson Middle School threre will be a presentation on the ways social media and digital technology are quickly changing our lives and the society around us. With facebook and twitter still relatively new phenomenas, the implications of what and how we share information online may be lasting and forever damaging. This is particuarly true for our current group of teenagers who in many ways are growing up online but also for adults who struggle to deal with technology that seems almost alien to them (see picture).

So before we continue down this path asking the question "how the heck did we get here?", we invite you to take a night out of your week and join us for a light hearted presentation about a very crucial topic.

We welcome parents to bring their kids and for kids to bring their parents...(p.s. there will be free pizza).

Also joining the conversation with be Middletown Police Detective Derek Puorro who will inform teens and parents about sexting and the law. To RSVP for the event (which is not required but helps for seating and food) please call 203-238-6800 or email prevention@rushford.org.

This presntation is the first in a series of workshops presented by the Middletown Substance Abuse Prevention Council - upcoming topics include...

Cyberbullying (by teen researchers): 3/2/2011 at Keigwin Middle School from 6-8pm

Building a supportive community for children through the 40 Developmental Assets: 3/20/2011 at Middletown High from 6-8pm

Inside the Teenage Brain: 4/27/2011 at Middletown High from 6-8pm

For more information on this lecture series' remaining three workshops click HERE.