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Parents
Who Host Parties
Parents
Who Host, Lose The Most: Don't be a Party to Teenage Drinking
What
parents should know:
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As a
parent, you cannot give alcohol to your teen’s friends under the
age of 21 under any circumstance, even in your own home, even
with their parent’s permission
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You
cannot knowingly allow a person under 21, other than your own
child, to remain in your home or on your property while
consuming or possessing alcohol
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If
you break the law:
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You can
face a maximum sentence of six months in jail and/or a $1,000
fine
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Others
can sue you if you give alcohol to anyone under 21 and they, in
turn, hurt someone, hurt themselves or damage property
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Things you can do as a parent:
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Refuse
to supply alcohol to children other than your own in your home
or on your property
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Be at
home when your teen has a party
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Make
sure that alcohol is not brought into your home or property by
your teen’s friends
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Talk to
other parents about not providing alcohol at other events your
child will be attending
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Offer
alcohol-free opportunities and activities in your home so teens
will feel welcome Report underage drinking by calling the
anonymous, toll-free Hotline at 1-877-4-MINORS
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MENTAL
HEALTH
CRISIS LINE |
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740-687-8255 (TALK) |
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