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Prom Night Tips for Parents:

Prom night can be stressful for parents. These tips will help you ensure a safe, worry-free evening.

  • Make sure your child has a plan for the evening and that you know it.
  • Work with the school to have food served during the prom.
  • Know all of the "hot spot" destinations.
  • Take stock of the alcohol in your home.
  • Know who is driving -- if it's a limo, check their policy on allowing alcohol in the vehicle.
  • Discuss the school's prom rules with your child and the consequences of violating them.
  • Encourage seatbelt use -- the best accessory!
  • Do not rent hotel rooms for prom-goers.
  • Communicate with other parents and school officials.
  • Stay up until your prom-goer returns home.

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Top 3 Ideas for a Safe After-Prom Party

  • School-Sponsored Events – dancing, food, games and prizes, chaperoned by teachers or parent volunteers
  • Throw a House Party for your teens that doesn’t involve alcohol
  • Community Activities – get businesses involved with planning an after-prom party such as bowling, mini golf, midnight movies, etc.

Tips for a Safe after Prom Party at Home:

  • (Parents) Write a guest list of a limited number of kids.  Keep it to that list and say “no crashers” because if too many kids show up, you’ll have to close down.
  • Agree ahead of time to the hours of the party.
  • Stress that alcohol and drugs will not be tolerated.  If kids bring in beer or any other substance they will be asked to leave and take the stuff they brought so they can’t drink and drive.
  • Those who come to the party are to stay at the party because people going in and out will be disruptive to the neighborhood, and some might be leaving to drink and come back and cause trouble.
  • Walk by once or twice during the evening (for example to bring in more food, collect empty plates and cups).  Keep some of the food and party treats upstairs if the party is in the basement.  If the kids realize parents are around, their behavior will probably be calmer.
  • Invite another parent to keep you company.
  • If you have agreed to have a large party, tell the neighbors, and tell the police.  The police may be able to make suggestions regarding parking, and if they’re keeping their eye out for you that night.

Prom Safety Checklist

  • Who will be doing the driving? Will they drive themselves or rent a limo?
  • If driving themselves, keep a list of names and phone numbers of each teen rider, along with names and addresses of all the parents.
  • Get a complete itinerary, including who your teen will be partying with, addresses and phone numbers for the prom location as well as any after-parties your teen plans to attend.
  • Does your teen know how to contact you throughout the evening? Consider arranging specific check-in times, and make sure you can contact your teen throughout the entire night.
  • Communicate with your teen specifically about how she would handle difficult situations such as being offered a ride by an intoxicated driver, being offered alcohol or drugs, or pressure to have sex. Be sure to provide parental instruction on how best to deal with problems that may arise.
  • Insist that there are to be no changes made to the itinerary without your prior approval, and make that a firm rule with no exceptions allowed.
  • Find out who will be supervising the prom and after-parties. Be sure to speak directly with any parents supervising after-parties your teen wishes to attend, since some parents may allow underage drinking, and may not have the same set of morals and values that you do.
  • Have very specific and detailed conversations with your teen about alcohol consumption, driving under the influence, drug use and sex, as peer pressure often leads teens to use poor judgment before, during and after prom.

Prom Facts & Fixes:

Prom Fact: Studies show that the more young people drink, the more likely they are to drink and drive or get in a car where the driver has been drinking.
Prom Fix: Don’t let your friends get to that point in the first place. Before you put on that dress, have a game plan for after-prom fun that doesn’t involve alcohol. It can be whatever you want, from a late-night dinner or party boat cruise to driving around and enjoying the city in your limo. Or it could be something simple, like meeting at someone’s house for music and movies. Whatever you choose, if you make good decisions now, your friends will be less likely to make bad (and maybe deadly) decisions later.

See More: http://www.promguide.com