Homecoming isn't too far away and it's a great opportunity to be an Example to your son and/or daughter. Here are some tips for parents taken from another web site.
q Know
where your teenager will be. Obtain the
phone number and address of the party giver.
Agree that your teenager will call if he goes to another location.
q Personally
contact the parents of the party-giver.
When you call: verify the occasion, offer support or assistance, make
sure an adult will be present, and be certain that alcohol and other drugs will
not be permitted.
q
Know how
your teenager will get to and from the party.
Let your teen know that you, or a specified friend or neighbor, can be
called if a ride home is needed for any reason.
Discuss with your teenager the situations which might make such a call
necessary. Reinforce that under no
circumstances should your teenager allow someone who has been taking drugs or
drinking alcohol to drive them anywhere.
q
Determine
with your teenager a reasonable curfew.
Be awake or have your teen awaken you upon arrival home. Being up and available when your teen comes
home encourages communication and could alert you to a potential problem.
q
If your
teenager stays overnight with a friend after the party, personally check with
the parents. Be sure they will be home
and want your teen to stay over.
Spontaneous “sleep-over” arrangements should always be confirmed with
the host parents.
Last May Example reminded parents about the legal responsibilities of hosting parties. Look it over as you plan Homecoming activities this year.
The Lord has blessed us with children and with those blessing also come responsibilities.
"Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6
