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Parents Guide to Alcohol Free Parties |
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This is an exciting time of year! There are many graduations and celebrations happening now and throughout the summer months. Here are some tips from the Informed Parents Guide to Alcohol Free Parties.
When your teen is attending a party:
Know where your teen will be. Get an address and phone number for where your child will be. Agree that the teen will call you if the location changes. Personally contact the parents of the party giver to: offer assistance and support, verify the occasion, verify parents will be present, and verify that party will be alcohol and other drug free. Agree on a curfew.
Know how your teenager will get to and from the party. If your teenager attended a party where alcohol was served or allowed it is important to: Phone and discuss your disproval with parents. Discuss legal consequences with them. Network with other parents.
When your teen is giving a party:
Plan in advance: Check party plans and know who will be there. Agree to the rules ahead of time: No alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, no leaving and returning, and rooms in the house that are off limits. Know your responsibilities: The adult at the party must be visible and aware. Remember it is illegal to provide alcohol to anyone under 21 years old. You may be liable for both criminal charges and damages in a civil lawsuit if you provide alcohol to a minor. Anyone who leaves should not be allowed to return.
Welcome calls from other parents.
Notify your neighbors. Notify police when giving a large party.
Plan activities, food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Discuss the party afterwards.
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