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  09 May 2013 by Angela / No Comments

  Parties are an important part of every teenager’s development. However,
  an enjoyable evening with friends doesn’t need to involve alcohol or
  drugs. It’s our hope that these party guidelines will assist parents and
  teens in planning a drug-free, sober, and safe party.Guidelines for Parents of A
  Teen Attending a Party
  1. Know where your teen is. Get the name,
  address and telephone number of the host.
  • Have your teen notify you if there is a change
  of plans.
  2. Contact the host’s parents. Get the details on
  the party.
  • Confirm that the party will be drug and
  alcohol free and that there will be adult
  supervision.
  • Leave your phone number in case of an
  emergency or if the host’s parents desire
  help with the party.
  3. Reiterate that your teen is not to take a ride
  from a drinking driver or a casual friend.
  • Make yourself or another adult available to
  pick your teen up it they ask you to.
  Encourage them to call you if problems arise.
  • Tell your teen that it is best to call you if they
  have problems and that there will not be any
  punishment for requesting your help.
  4. Call the host’s parents the next day to thank
  them. This promotes desirable communication
  between parents and is an effective tool for
  keeping one another aware of neighborhood
  problems.
  Provided to you by your independent insurance agent and
  Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New York, Inc.

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