They want to party! Do we let them? When? Where? Most parents face these doubts when their teenage son starts dating his friends.
Something that is good to be clear about is that they should not be prevented from attending these types of events since at these ages it is very important for them to socialize.
Teens often grapple with alcohol during weekend nights out. They are curious and want to experiment. Many begin to try it, others intentionally seek the drunkenness and quite a few of them end up drinking regularly.
What is true is that parental responsibility is the key to enjoying a fun party and without dangers.
Here are some simple tips that, as a parent, you need to know in relation to your child and the holidays:
Communication and honesty they are important to protect your teen. Teens whose parents talk to them regularly about drugs and alcohol they are 42% less likely to use substances than those whose parents do not. Tell your teens that you hope they won't drink alcohol or use other drugs at parties.
Know where your teen is going and how long they will be there. Get the party's phone number and address. Ask him to call you if the party location changes. Be sure to tell your teen where you will be during the party.
Call the parents hosting the party to confirm that they will be present at all times supervising the party. Make sure the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs will not be allowed.
Talk to your teenager in advance on how to deal with a situation where there is alcohol at a party.
Make sure your teen has a way to go to the party and go home. Make it easy for him to leave the party by emphasizing that he can call you at any time for you to pick him up. Discuss in which cases I should make that call. Remind him to NEVER ride in a car driven by someone who has been drinking or using other drugs.
Be awake when your teen comes home. This way you can check the arrival time and talk to your child about the events of the night.
If your teen is going to be staying overnight in a Male friend or female friend After the party, check this out with the friend's parents and make sure they will be home.
Parents must act intelligently, rise to the occasion, react in time, and understand that this is a defining moment in the lives of their children. This stage does not have to be as rugged as it is presented; If they avoid defeatist positions and adopt a more positive, understanding and dialogue attitude, they will take advantage of the circumstance educatively to give their children responsibilities and foster their personal autonomy.
Source:https://www.cesarlozano.com/adolescentes-fiestas-consejos-padres/
Emilio Martin González, 2014. First nights out. Publisher: CONCAPA. Madrid.
Parent's Guide to Teen Parties. Healthy Children. Website: healthychildren.org
