The video "Vaping in Schools: 'Juuling' Is Popular Among Teens Despite Health Risks" discusses the rising concern of students vaping. Mr. Tomphson principal of Jonathan Law High School openly discusses the vaping problem his students are having in their school. The news reporter interviews several students, a parent, teachers, and other facility members on the rising concern of vaping. The video explained how students are using juuls like it is candy. When the reporter interviewed the four students, she asked, "if I wanted a juul right now, how quickly can I get it?" and the students responded with "less than five minutes." That just shows how accessible these juuls are for students. The danger these juuls bring to students is unknown to them, so principal Tompson brought in someone to educate both students and teachers on vaping. The assembly allowed the students to actually learn about what chemicals and junk are in juuls and what some long-term effects of using juuls can be. Teachers were educated on what juuls look like, how they work, and why students use them in the first place. The assembly did a great job of gaining the student's attention on the horrors of juuling. Thus hoping they would stop juuling.
The article "The Student Vaping Crisis: How Schools are Fighting Back", discusses how teachers are addressing their juuling problem with consequences. Rather than taking the juul away from them, teachers want to educate students that it is harmful to use them. The article stated that “nicotine will actually alter the structure of a developing brain, and we have no idea what that will do in the long run,” said Robert Klesges, a professor at the University of Virginia Cancer Center. " By using this statement it can put kids in fear of the unknown when using them. Thus hopefully making them stop vaping because of the unknown health factors they can encounter in the future. I agree with the statement "if students are suspended and they aren’t being educated, I’m not sure if they’re not going home and Juuling, for example, if their parents are off at work,” said Merianos. Therefore students should not be suspended for their juuling actions, rather they should be kept in school and educated on their bad decisions. By educating them on the fear of the unknown in the future can hopefully get them to stop.
The resource that I chose from the website is "Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in the Best of Families". I chose this one because when I become a teacher I want to know how I can help or aid my student(s) that are suffering in a household that is surrounded by alcohol. Since I want to become an elementary school teacher it is important for me to note students suffering from alcoholic parents or guardians at home. The resource article does a good job stating what that child needs whether it be safety, comfort, validation for their feelings, and counseling. If they do not have a responsible parent figure at home, they need some type of responsible adult in their life to guide them through, which can be their teacher. As a future teacher, I can make sure that child knows how to complete their basic needs like showering, eating, brushing their teeth and etc. The article states that "it is important to talk honestly with children about what is happening", this can help the child regulate what is going on and eventually make decisions based on what is going on. It is disheartening to know that children live in conditions where a family member(s) are alcoholics. No child should experience it, rather they should experience being a child, having fun, going on playdates, healthy family gatherings, and many more healthy childhood experiences. When my students come to school I want them to feel safe, comfortable, and loved because I may not know what is truly going on at home. Therefore I will install a safe and loving environment for all of my students.
References
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Happens in the Best of Families (2012). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Link
Superville, R.A. & Prothero, A. (2019, August 27). The student vaping crisis: How schools are fighting back. Education Week. Link
Vaping in Schools: 'Juuling' is Popular Among Teens Despite Health Risks. (2018). PBS News Hour. Retrieved on October 29, 2020 from Link
Sign Screen. No Smoking or Vaping Sign. https://www.signscreen.com/products/no-smoking-or-vaping-sign
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