These major concepts are expressed through animal puppets who are humanized to be like
men, women, and children we all know. The BABES characters are:
You can e-mail the Babes NOW!!!!
Just click on the puppet you wish to e-mail.
Check back soon and send us your questions!!
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Bows
Hi! I have lots of friends. My little brother Buttons sometimes bugs me
and follows me around, but I like him. I get into trouble because I do not always
make good decisions. I talked my brother into eating cupcakes with me when I knew we
were not allowed. I chose to eat the cupcakes instead of waiting until Mom said I
could. I am learning to make good choices. Good choices are decisions that do
not make someone unhappy or mad.
Do you sometimes make bad choices?
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Buttons
Hi! I'm Buttons and I am shy. I have a sister Bows, who likes to
boss me around. She can be nice, and that is why I like her. Sometimes I do
not feel happy about myself. When I am sad an unhappy, I have friends to talk
to about my problems. My friends help me cheer up. They also give me ideas
about what I should do.
Do you have someone to talk to when you are having problems?
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Myth Mary
Hi! The BABES club usually comes to play at my tree house, because I
have lots of toys. Sometimes I tell things even when I am not sure they are
true. I sometimes do not bother to find out if the stories are true. I have
the name Myth Mary because I tell myths. A myth is a story that may or may not be
true.
Do people tell you things that you know are not true?
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Early Bird
Hello! "Honk, Honk!" I "Honk" to give my
early warning signal. My early warning signal tells Buttons, Bows, and the others
when they are about to do something that will hurt them or others or may even get them in
trouble.
Do you sometimes warn your friends when they might do something that
will get them in trouble?
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Donovan Dignity
Hi kids! I help the BABES club by giving them good advice.
I tell Buttons and Bows what they need to know so that they can make good decisions.
A good decision is one that does not hurt you or anyone else. When Myth Mary tells
something that is not true, I tell everyone the truth.
Do you have any questions about drugs or alcohol?
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Recovering Reggie
Hello! I am a member of the BABES club. I once used drugs
and alcohol to solve my problems. I did not realize I was hurting my friends and family.
I was also hurting myself. I learned healthy ways to solve my problems.
I share this information with others.
Do you know any healthy ways to solve problems?
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Rhonda Rabbit
Hi! Sometimes when school lets out, I do not want to go home. My mom
has a boyfriend that she makes me call "uncle". He gets drunk and touches
me on my private body parts. My private body is the part that is covered by my
bathing suit. I do not like it when he does this. Sometimes my mom forgets to
feed me. When I cry because I am hungry or sad she sometimes hits me. My
brothers and sisters went to live with our grandmother. I wish I could, but my mom says
she needs me. I wish my mom did not do drugs or drink. I am going to tell my
teacher. I trust her. She will know who to talk to and who can help me.
Some people you can trust are teachers, police officers, and close
friends or family that are adults. Do you know someone you trust?
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Prevention Tips
| * You cannot give alcohol to your
children's friends under 21 years of age under any circumstances, even in your own home,
even with their parents' permission. * You cannot knowingly allow a person under 21 to
remain in your home or on your property while consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages.
IF YOU BREAK THE LAW.....
* You can face a maximum sentence of six
months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
* Officers can take any alcohol, money or property used in committing this offense
(glasses, musical equipment, refrigerator, furniture). YOU MAY NOT GET IT BACK!!
* Others can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in turn, hurt
someone or damage property.
PREVENTION IS THE KEY.....
* Talk to your children about alcohol and the
law.
* Be at home when your children have a party |
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