Teen Birthday Parties
What You Need to Know About Throwing Teen Birthday Parties
Put away the fairy bread and the pass the parcel type games, teen birthday parties will need to be much more grown up.
And, with the increased sophistication and independance of your teen and their guests, comes even more responsibilty for you, the responsible adult hosting the party.
When you have a party at home the safety of the guests will be your responsibility.
Parental Supervision
The level of supervision you provide will vary according to the age of your teenager and their guests.
If the party is in your home then it pays to monitor what goes on. Likewise, if you have hired a venue and are liable for any damage you'll also need to keep an eye on things.
Consider the legal angle. You have a legal duty of care if someone injures themselves in your home. You need to know what is going on outside as well. So be there, and be in control
Alcohol at Parties
In most countries it is legal for you to serve alcohol to anyone in your own home (check with your local authorities if you aren't sure). This includes teenagers.
However, as soon as they step outside your boundary it becomes a real issue.
It is illegal in most countries for alcohol to be consumed in a public place, such as a road side or park. This applies to any age group, so if a group of teens decide to sit outside and drink, you may all be in trouble. Check with your local authorities.
Read about teenagers drinking here.
If you are going to serve alcohol at your teen birthday parties make sure the parents of your guests know beforehand.
My recommendation is that you do not supply alcohol for teen parties, especially if the age range includes younger teens. It's incredibly difficult to supervise.
If your teen is older, say 17 and up, and so are all the guests, then it's up to you to decide with your teen.
Lay out your rules. Like:-
- No drinking outside.
- No drinking to excess.
- No drink driving.
- Plus, mom or dad has the right to confiscate drinks and send someone home who breaks the rules.
Make sure you supply a range of non alcoholic drinks and lots of food, too.
By Invitation Only
You’ve probably noticed that gatecrashers are becoming a very real problem at teen birthday parties. Here are some useful things to do:
- Ask some other parents or family members to be there for support and door control.
- Advise your guests that they will need to provide the original invitation for admittance.
- Notify the local police in advance – most police forces are happy to take note of the date and address of your party and may even supply some extra advice about local experiences.
- Think about hiring a bouncer from a security firm.
- Advise your teen that only those invited will be getting through the door and that texting extra friends or inviting others over the internet will be pointless and may even cause major problems.
What Questions Should You Ask Before Your Teen Goes to a Party?
Here's an introduction to teen parties, including the sorts of questions you should be asking yourself, your teen and the host of the party before your teen goes out.
Read more here...
Organizing Teen Parties
Are you organizing a party with your teenager?
A birthday party, or halloween party, or a party for a special occasion?
Times have changed. Do you need security? Do you have to talk to your local Police Department?
Read all about organizing parties for teens here.
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