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Board of Health debates ‘reality party’ parent‑education program; local coalitions oppose student role‑playing
Summary
A proposed “reality party” program that stages a mock teen party performed by student actors for parents drew a split reaction from the Cowlitz County Board of Health and local prevention coalitions.
Cowlitz County health officials and community prevention coalitions debated a proposal to bring a “reality party” parent‑education program to the county. The program’s trainer would stage a simulated teen party using student actors, followed by a debrief for parents; the vendor requested a one‑time fee of $10,000 to provide training and materials, with a subsequent annual script fee of about $240.
The idea was presented to the Board of Health as a tool to educate parents about underage drinking, vaping and other substance use by showing realistic scenarios performed by youth actors. The project’s organizer told the board the format has had “impact”…
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