In order to maintain health throughout one's life time it is important to start in adolescence. Keeping good eating, sleeping, and exercise habits is key to a healthy life.Yet problems such as obesity or underweight caused by lack of sleep, exercise, or by unbalanced eating habits are increasing among young people. Educating young people tobe responsible for their own health is very important in solving these problems. It is not enough to depend on schools to educate children. Parents must also be partners in thisprocess. This paper reports on promoting parental participation in the education of young people in regard to health issues. This paper also reports on the results of a project inwhich students participated in peer education activities in local communities.