Bradley Hospital Parenting Guide:
Teenage Parties
Your Responsibilities as the Parent of the Host
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- Plan in advance.
Check party plans with your teenager and know who's on the
guest list to curb the "open party" situation. It
is not unusual for strangers to show up if you haven't made
your rules clear.
- Set a time limit.
Set a definite start and end time-not too long. Consider
daytime parties as an alternative to evening ones, or plan a
seasonal activity such as swimming or skating to give some
positive focus to the party.
- Agree to rules ahead of time.
Rules might include no drugs, alcohol and smoking; no
leaving and then returning to the party; no gate-crashers;
lights be left on; some rooms in your house off-limits.
- Understand your role as a parent.
The responsible adult at a teenager's party is visible and
aware. Remember that it is illegal to serve alcohol to
minors. You are legally responsible for anything that may
happen to a minor who has taken drugs or alcohol in your
home.
- Invite another parent or couple.
Other adults are company for you during a long evening and
can be of help if there are problems. Also, if parents have
driven teenagers to your house, you might consider inviting
them in to meet you, however briefly.
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