Critique of DARE Drug Program and Mental Health Interventions in Schools

The chapter discusses the ineffectiveness of the DARE drug program in schools, highlighting how it may increase curiosity about drugs. It explores how mental health interventions in schools can have negative outcomes and questions the trend of pathologizing all children, leading to overmedication and potential harm. The conversation emphasizes the impact of honesty and authoritative parenting and critiques conventional approaches in favor of more meaningful interactions with children.