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Dutch School's Unique Approach to Curb Teen Smoking
A Dutch school implemented a policy banning smoking and vaping unless students obtain parental permission and wear a yellow vest, aiming to curb teen smoking and vaping.
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Lyceum Aan Zee School
Hielke Ter VeldHans Van BeekumTanjaBrandon
- What is the intended outcome of the school's policy?
- The policy aims to reduce smoking and vaping among students by making it less convenient and more visible, and by involving parents in addressing the issue.
- What objections did some parents raise regarding the policy?
- Some parents raised objections to the yellow vest requirement, but the school maintains it's for easy identification of permitted students and not meant to restrict movement.
- What is the school's primary goal in implementing this policy?
- The school's goal is to initiate conversations between parents and children about vaping and smoking and encourage parental involvement in school policies.
- What new policy did Lyceum aan Zee school in Den Helder implement?
- Lyceum aan Zee school in Den Helder, Netherlands, implemented a new policy that bans smoking and vaping unless students have parental permission and wear a high-visibility yellow vest.
- How many students received permission to vape or smoke under the new policy?
- Only nine out of 1300 students received permission to vape or smoke, highlighting that most students are complying with the new regulations.