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Keeping Teen Graduation and Prom Parties Safe

Posted by Drug Free in Drug Abuse Prevention, Raising Healthy Kids on April 25th, 2011

The season of graduation and proms is approaching and kids from all ages will be busy attending and hosting parties for these special occasions, especially teenagers who seem to be the most excited when it comes to gatherings of their group. Parents are now tasked to keep their kids’ parties safe, and the Garden City community is helping out.

teen partiesThe Garden City Community Coalition for the Prevention of Substance Abuse together with The Garden City Police Department has put up a program dubbed as the Show You Care, Be Aware program. According to a feature on hometownlife.com, coalition director Susan Nicholas says that the program is created for parents, youth, and people who care for the awareness of matters such as teen drinking and substance abuse.

In keeping teen parties safe, here are some tips offered by the program.

1. If your child is attending a party, be sure to know where the party is and verify information by contacting the parents of the host of the party. Inform them that your child isn’t allowed to drink and to be near any drugs.

2. Be sure to establish a family rule that underage drinking is strictly unacceptable. This way, your child will keep in mind that he should not be drinking, whether in your house or in somebody else’s.

3. Never allow teens to hold parties with no responsible adult supervision nor allow them to attend one.

4. If the party is held in your premises, notify parents of guests who are intoxicated or are under the influence, or with alcoholic drinks in their possession.

5. Secure the help of local authorities in your area when your teen holds a party without your presence and inform him about your arrangement.

6. At least be familiar with your kids’ friends and their parents. You can work together in keeping children free from alcohol and drugs.

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Teen Parties Without Drugs, Sex and Alcohol

Posted by Drug Free in Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse Prevention, Drug Addiction, Raising Healthy Kids on January 25th, 2010

You can’t blame teenagers for being unruly and wild sometimes; that’s just how they are. The hormonal growth during this stage of life is overwhelming, and this also shows through the parties that they throw. Teen parties are generally known as being huge riots with loud music and probably lots of dancing. Sex, alcohol and drugs may (or may not) be involved in these parties, and preventive measures must be taken if you don’t want anything bad to happen to your growing teenager.

teen partySo, what do you do if one of these parties were thrown at your place? Well, if it must happen there, set a rule that discourages closed doors during the party. This in turn discourages any “funny business” that may happen during this time. This may also lessen the likelihood of drug use, sex, and uninhibited alcohol consumption.

If your teenager has to attend a party at a different place, set and agree on a curfew. While this may seem constricting on the part of the teen, explain that you’re doing it out of concern for their safety, and not because you want to limit their freedom and prevent them from having any fun.

Always let them know that you can give them a ride home when they need it. It is important that they know this, since there may come a point during the night that they may be drunk or just too sleepy to drive back home by themselves.

While many teen parties are known to be wild, it doesn’t mean that you need to restrain them from attending these. Going to these parties every once in a while can be a good thing, but make sure that they are safe. After all, it is your child that’s going, and not anybody else’s.

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How to Ensure a Drug-Free Party for Your Teens

Posted by Drug Free in Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse Prevention, Raising Healthy Kids on January 10th, 2010

In many occasions, drugs are distributed at gatherings where parents are absent. Thus, if your child is hosting a get-together for his or her friends, it may be a good idea for you – the parent – to be around to make sure that no drugs or alcohol will be distributed.  It is also the best way to get acquainted with your child’s friends.

party drugsFor a larger crowd, ask another responsible adult to help you make sure that alcohol and drugs are not circulated in the party. Make your presence discreet to avoid discomfort, though; your children and their guests will not be too happy with Dad and Mom hovering around.

Disruptive and rowdy guests must be asked to leave the party immediately. The parents of the said guests must be informed right away so they can be picked up.

To enable the parent to manage the activities during the party, it is better to host small parties. Large crowd, oftentimes, can be unmanageable as the party progresses.  The most important thing is to make sure that no alcoholic drinks or drugs will be served during the party.

For parties where your child is a guest, confirm with the host parents that they know about the party. Let them know where to contact you in case your child needs you.  Providing transportation for your child in going to and from the party is essential.  Otherwise, ask the parent of another guest to give your child a ride.  Remind your child that he can call you if he needs a ride home.  Finally, set a curfew.  Your child must know the time when he is expected to be home.

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