It’s prom season once again, and try as parents might to believe that all there is to prom are fancy clothes, limo rides and dancing, history has taught us that there is something a bit more to it than that. After the tux and corsage have been picked out and the limo service arranged, there are teens who then turn to something else: where to get the booze.
Alcohol has become synonymous to prom night – and we are not talking about simply putting a couple more shots of rum into the punch. Some even start with the champagne during the limo ride, although they technically it is not legal for them to have even a drop of alcohol in their system. Media is not that much of a help, either, as teens can watch a bunch of Upper-East side teens that trod on Louboutins, sip champagne at swanky soirees and do shots during their nights out in national television.
And it is not just the drinking that will cause trouble. What starts with a glass or two can lead to risky sexual behavior, alcohol poisoning, or worse – fatal alcohol-induced road accidents. Sometimes, these teens hurt more than just themselves in the process.
What can parents do to keep their kids safe? A feature on the San Diego Entertainer Magazine shares a few points. It is suggested that parents be firm about hotel rooms and curfews, and it helps if you know exactly who your child is going to prom with. A limo company in Escondido is owned by a retired police sergeant, and they proactively confiscate any alcohol found on teenagers and then inform their parents; this may be something you may want to arrange with your child’s limo service.
Tags: Alcohol Abuse, alcohol poisoning, prom alcohol abuse, teen alcohol abuse
