A Big Thanks to TAG

Last Tuesday I had the joy of attending the Planned Parenthood Teen Awareness Group’s (TAG) “bring a friend” meeting. So I’m going to give a little shout out for all the great work they’re doing. So here are 5 reasons TAG deserves mad props:

1) It is a great group of people. Urbana High members Rachel Beck, Brandy Craig, Cody Breitenfeldt, Kendall Johnson, and Maura Kinney are all part of the eighteen member staff that serves the community through peer education.

2) Those great people work for an even greater cause. Going around and talking to kids your age about their bodies can be awkward. Talking to anyone about it can be uncomfortable, but it’s information that people really need to know about. Puberty, anatomy, sexual health, it’s all ground that needs to be covered by someone, and having a peer explain it often times decreases the tension associated with the topics.

3) We played fun games and had snack time. Now, this may be a slightly less serious or substantial reason that they’re such a good group, but a pack of gummies and a juice box is definitely the way to my heart.

4) They do their job well. I’ve personally witnessed quite a few TAG presentations in a variety of health classes and clubs, and every time the educator has been extremely informative and welcoming to questions.

5) They make a real difference. People really don’t always know about their bodies, and the risks they put themselves at. TAG and groups like it help raise awareness and that’s really one of the best things an individual or a group can do.