7/3/2023 0 Comments Tad officeThe first order of business is to know where the party is. Get an address and phone number and check to make sure they are correct. Consider informing the police of the violations. If you find out your teenager has been to a party where alcohol or drugs were present, it is important to discuss the situation with the parents who were hosting the party. Share your information with other parents so everyone is informed of the potential danger of letting their children go to a party there. Discuss the dangers of getting into a car with someone who has been drinking alcohol or using drugs. Arrange for an emergency ride if something happens and they need another ride home, yourself, a family friend etc. Know how they will get to the party and home again. Offer to help supervise, verify the party and location, make sure the parents will be present the whole time, be certain there will be no alcohol or other drugs permitted. Talk in person to the parents of the child giving the party. What about when your teenager is attending a party at someone else’s house? Discuss the party afterward with your teenager and share your observations and anything you feel you could have done better. Plan activities ahead of time movies, dancing etc.Ĩ. Plan to have plenty of food and not-alcoholic drinks.ħ. Notify your neighbors about the party and that it will be supervised.Ħ. This will prevent people from leaving to go drink alcohol or use drugs and returning to the party.ĥ. Anyone who leaves the party should not be allowed to return. The second offense in the State of Idaho is a felony! So make sure all the alcohol is locked up and don’t let any backpacks into the party.Ĥ. Are there responsible adults visible and aware? Remember it is illegal to serve alcohol to a minor (child under 21 years of age). Make sure there are agreed upon rules ahead of time, for exampleģ. You want to avoid the “open party” situationĢ. Plan in advance and make sure there is a guest list. You can help insure everyone at your child’s party is safe if you follow this checklist.ġ. The most important ingredient to a safe and fun party is the PARENT! Inform your neighbors about your absence and ask them to contact you, the adult living in the house or the police if they see a party starting. Explain to them the family rules about parties. Have a responsible adult live in your house while you are away. Now you have the makings of a lot of trouble!!! A group of popular guys show up and how many teenage girls are going to be able to refuse to let them in? A little later, one goes out to the car and brings in a case of beer. Many times a small select group of close friends turns into a large out of control beer bash. How do you keep your house from becoming a party house while you are gone? First of all it is important to realize that situations can quickly get out of hand even for the most responsible teenager. When you go out of town the word gets out quickly! It only takes about 10 seconds for information to spread around a school (at least is seems like that’s all it takes!). Get-and stay-involved in your children’s lives. Use the time to talk-don’t eat in front of the TV. Sit down for dinner with your children at least once a week.
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