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Case Study: Are You An Askable Parent

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When teaching parents how to talk to their youth about sexual education, it is crucial to utilize the Cooperative Learning Model. Working alongside Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic we are able to create the foundation for a similar program, Are You an Askable Parent? (RuAP) To be an “askable parent” means that young people see their parent as approachable and open to questions regarding sexuality. Having programs similar to the ones listed available for parents and adolescence is important for the youth in the Roanoke Valley. To obtain the information needed to move forward in creating Are You an Askable Parent? We will be hosting an open discussion at Roanoke College available to faculty and staff of Roanoke College, current students,

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