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Partying is one of the favorite past times of teens these days. For teenagers, it is an essential part of growing up and discovering new ways for social interaction. Unfortunately, teens and parties often pose a lot of risks especially when alcohol and drugs are involved. In order to have a successful teen party, there are two elements that should be taken into consideration - fun and safety. The parent(s) of a teenager who is throwing the party is legally considered as the host of the party. As the host, it is your responsibility to ensure that the party is safe for everyone. Thus, it is your duty to know the laws in your area about having a teen's party including alcohol use, noise levels and creating a safe environment. If anything goes wrong during or after the party, and you failed to do anything to prevent this, it is likely that you could be held accountable. Some of the risks associated in hosting a teen's party are excessive drinking, drink driving, drug overdose, drink spiking, unprotected sex, sexual assault, violence, property damage and gate crashing. Here are some tips on how to host a safe party for your teen. 1. Before you let your teen to have a party involving alcohol, make sure to be clear on the policy regarding minors drinking in your house. Make sure that your kid understands and agrees with all your party rules. 2. Keep the number of guests manageable. Smaller parties are easier to manage and are likely to be more fun and exciting. 3. Consider how you are going to invite your guests. Advice you kid not to advertise the party over the internet or SMS/email distribution lists, but rather use written or personal invitations. Otherwise, the news about the party may spread and you could end up dealing with gate crashers. 4. Have a first aid plan. It is important to know the steps that you need to take in case someone gets sick, injured or drunk. 5. Supervise the party. Let your kid understand that your presence and supervision at the party is not about spying on him/her. It just means that you want an adult to be there to deal with potential trouble. Furthermore, your supervision can act as a deterrent to anyone who is thinking of causing trouble and ruining your kid's party. 6. Deal with gatecrashers. If gatecrashers arrive, you need to act quickly. Do not allow them to join the party and ask them to leave immediately. Keep in mind that you have the right to choose who goes inside your property. 7. Do not allow guests to leave the party and then come back. Teens who want to engage in drinking, smoking or drugs are likely to leave the party and then return to the party venue. Let everyone know that those who leave the party aren't welcome to come back anymore. 8. Inform your neighbors that you are having a party. This way they are less likely to get upset when they hear the noise in your house. If it is a big party, you may also be required to inform the local police. The police can help you when things get out of hand. 9. Mark off the areas in your home where guests could wonder around. It is also important to make the guests aware of the restricted areas in your home. Make a silent head count whenever you walk through. If you are looking for a party hire company or DJ for hire, simply head over to the Party Hire website by clicking on the following links: http://www.partyhiregroup.com.au/sound-lighting-and-visual http://www.partyhiregroup.com.au/dj-hire
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