"Parent Empowerment: Parents Taking Charge of Their Children's Education & Treatment"

Guest: Lon Woodbury

Allen and his guest, Lon Woodbury, discuss the expanding role parents are playing in choosing a school or

program to help their troubled teens. Woodbury believes that "Parent Empowerment" is part of a consumer

revolt that includes recent attempts to reduce the power of authorities to make decisions for parents. This

includes options such as charter schools, vouchers, and home schooling.

Lon Woodbury is an Independent Educational Consultant with 28 years experience helping parents who are

seeking resources for their troubled children. He consults with individual parents, publishes a

newsletter--The Woodbury Report--and also hosts an Internet radio talk show--Parent Choices for Struggling

Teens--every Monday on LATalkRadio.com.