Top Issues That Parents Want HC Providers To Discuss

I found an interesting USA Today Snapshot on Tuesday (2/26/08) that listed out what parents want healthcare providers to discuss with adolescents. They all seem like things that the parents have a huge role in influencing and driving.

• 77% said diet / nutrition
• 67% said exercise / sports
• 61% said physical changes of puberty
• 57% said drug use
• 54% said tobacco use

I am not sure if its good that parents are involving the providers or a sign of them not wanting to take on the challenge themselves. We talk with our young kids about food and exercise all the time.