Commentary: 'Just Say No' approach leaves students unprepared to navigate decision making and healthy relationships

Raising children these days is tricky. As parents we want to protect them from harm and support them in achieving their hopes and dreams. We know that even before puberty starts they are thinking about how their bodies compare to others in their peer group, if they have to give hugs and kisses to friends and relatives, or how to say yes or no to a cuddle or high five.What is our role as parents in helping them learn how to navigate personal safety, relationship safety and their own boundaries? A