Prom season is upon us with all the excitement and challenges associated with this major event in your teen’s life. Your family may be hosting a pre or post prom party for your teen’s friends.
Normally I focus on keeping your teen safe in the car, but it’s equally important that she and her friends are safe in your home. Follow these rules to make sure the party goes as you planned:
- When possible, do not have the party in a separate part of the house.
- Parents need to stay visible during the party.
- Bring in snacks or non-alcoholic beverages, wander through to say hello.
- It is against the law to provide minors with alcohol.
- Anyone who leaves the party will not be allowed to return.
- Explain to your teen before the party that you are legally responsible for anything that happens to a minor who has been served alcohol in your home and that uninvited guests or those bringing in alcohol or other drugs will be asked to leave.
Here are a few more tips from Master Police Officer James Poer’s Blog:
You can see Master Police Officer James Poer’s Blog, Parental Courage at http://www.parentalcourage.com/.
For more information on how to help your teen become a safe driver check out our website dedicated to Teen driver safety at: www.teendriverinsurance.com/spencer
