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Forgotten Son

The dangers of meth

Grade Levels:: 4-12
Length:: 14 minutes
Taping Rights:: School year
MARC Record:: Downloadable

The realities of methamphetamine abuse hit home in this moving film about a boy’s life turned upside down by his mother’s addiction. Billy has a dark secret: His mother’s addiction is destroying both of their lives. When the district attorney visits the school to teach students about the dangers of meth, Billy fears the worst. He is suddenly faced with the horrific realization that his mother’s life is headed toward a dead end. Billy reaches out for help, but is it too late?

Program of Studies:
Practical Living: Personal Wellness, Safety

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2008/09 Program Schedule

: Explores the realities of methamphetamine abuse through the story of a young boy whose mother's addiction is destroying both of their lives. When the district attorney visits his school to teach students about the dangers of meth, Billy fears the worst and decides to reach out for help—but it may be too late. 14 minutes; Wednesday, August 13 at 11:15 am on KETED; Wednesday, October 8 at 9:45 am on KETED; Wednesday, January 21 at 10:00 am on KETED; Wednesday, March 4 at 9:45 am on KETED

Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.29	Family Life/Parenting
2.31	Physical Wellness
2.32	Mental/Emotional Wellness
2.33	Community Health Systems
5.4	Decision Making

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