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Parents Who Host, Lose the Most

The Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking campaign has suggestions for parents (and teens) planning celebratory parties, and reminders about teens attending friends' parties. They suggest if your teen is attending a party:

• Know where your child will be.
• Call the parent in charge to verify the occasion and location of the party and ensure there will be adult supervision.
• Ask how many teens are expected at the party and offer to help supervise or provide refreshments.
• Make certain that the host will not be serving or allowing alcohol.
• Ask how they plan to handle the situation if a teen shows up with alcohol or has been drinking.
• Indicate your expectations to your child and the parent hosting the party that if the teens leave and go somewhere else, you will want to know.
• Set a curfew for your teen to be home and when they arrive home, have them check in with you. Know how your child is getting to and from the party.
• Reinforce the message to your teenager that they should never allow someone who has been drinking or using other drugs to drive them anywhere.
• Assure your child that they can telephone you to be picked up whenever needed.
• If the activity seems inappropriate, express concern and keep your child home.