Bradley Hospital Parenting Guide:
Teenage Parties
Increasing Your Chances of a Successful Party
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For your teenager, being liked and accepted by peers is very
important. Your child may feel pressured to have the kind of
party that he or she thinks will be attractive. Your challenge
as a parent is to give your child options for a successful
party. Planning is your best bet.
- Consider entertainment such as music or videos.
- Keep the guests busy with games or competitions that are
appropriate for their ages, such as demonstrating a new
dance and then having the guests perform for humorous
prizes.
- Have plenty of food and soft drinks. Maybe you can serve
something that allows the kids to get involved in
preparation, such as a summer barbecue, or in decoration,
such as for a post-game victory party.
- Limit the number of guests and invite only friends who
have common interests and compatible personalities.
- Do not allow alcoholic beverages but have fun alternatives
on hand. For example, make exotic fruit drinks in a blender
for summer parties or serve hot cider or cocoa in the
winter. Flavored sparkling waters are interesting and
exotic.
An Opportunity to Reinforce Values and Enhance Your
Relationship
Your willingness to help your child plan a party is a sign
that you care. Likewise, talking with your child about attending
a party is an opportunity to show love and establish trust.
Our best advice is to be aware and not to hide your head in
the sand. You never know-you may even have some fun yourself.
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