Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS)
PAYS Myths Debunked!Myth #1
How many students take this survey? Not many, right?
Myth #2
The PAYS survey only asks about substance use (which doesn't affect my child)... so why is it so important that they participate?
Myth #3
Why should 6th graders be included in PAYS?
Myth #4
PAYS asks sensitive questions - how do we know it's really anonymous?
Myth #5
Won't asking these questions make my child more curious about substance use?
Myth #6
How do we know that students are really being truthful?
Myth #7
Is PAYS really a good use of taxpayer dollars?