GUIA PARA HACER UNA FIESTA EN UNA CASA SEGURA
Estar INVOLUCRADO cuando tus hijos planean una fiesta grande en tu casa, ayuda a que todos tengan una buena experiencia. Aquí te damos algunos consejos...
INVITACION
Usa invitaciones escritas - es una buena forma de mantener las expectativase, informales a otros padres de tus planes (tu invitación podría circular por correo electrónico.) Pon en la invitación:
- Tu dirección, tu apellido, teléfono y la forma de llegar a tu casa.
- Pon a que hora comienza la fiesta y termina.
- Menciona cuales son las "reglas de la casa" ("No bebidas alcóholicas, no drogas de ningún tipo, no fumar en la casa", etc.)
SE BUEN VECINO
Avísales a tus vecinos inmediatamente de tus planes. Dales una copia de la invitación y deja una copia de tu invitación en la policía. Te agradecerán que los mantengas informados.
BUSCA VOLUNTARIOS
No dudes en pedir ayuda. Después de todo son su hijos también.
OBSERVA
SAFE HOMES PARTY GUIDE
Being INVOLVED when your kids are having a large party at your home will help make it a positive experience for everyone. Here are a few planning points to consider...
INVITE
Use a written invitation - it's a good way to manage expectations and let other parents know what's going on (even if it eventually gets circulated by e-mail.) Spell out:
- Your home address, with family name, phone number and directions.
- Starting and Ending times of the party.
- State the "House Rules" ("No alcoholic beverages, Drugs of any type, Smoking in the house", etc.)
BE NEIGHBORLY
Advise your immediate neighbors of what's going on. Give them a copy of the invitation and drop off a copy with your local police as well. They'll appreciate being kept in the loop.
SEEK VOLUNTEERS
Don't hesitate to ask for chaperone help. After all, they're not all your kids.
OBSERVE
Tour your home and property during the party. Believe it or not, your presence is welcome relief to most kids.
LEAVE LIGHTS LIT
COMMUNICATE
With Your Child --
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Being drug free and violence free is the "norm" in our home.
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We, the parents, "ARE IN CHARGE."
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There are clear, consistent "expectations" for their behavior.
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What the "consequences for actions will be.
With Other Parents --
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Our home is safe, healthy, violence free, drug free place for all youth.
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All gatherings and parties for youth are actively supervised by responsible adults.
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We welcome a call or communications from all parents or guardians.
FAMILY GUIDELINES
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Inform your children that you have joined the SAFE HOMES Parent Network.
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Know where your children are going, whom they are with, what they are doing, and when they are expected to return home.
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Know ahead of time WHAT the consequences will be if they are not where they agreed to be or are late returning home.
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Be awake (or awakened) when they return home at night.
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Let your children know where YOU will be.
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Assure your child they can phone you to be picked up wherever and whenever needed.
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Get to know your children's friends and their parents.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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Be aware that parties, sleepovers, gatherings and other activities for youth in our community are behind held WITHOUT adult supervision (or any supervision), and that alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, other drugs and violence are commonly present.
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Be aware that the use of alcohol has many dangerous consequences: loss of inhibitions, suicide, sexual promiscuity, violence, crimes, and DEATH.
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Both adults and young people need to know that alcohol is not to be equated with "fun" or "party"; this is a false idea encouraged by the alcohol advertising industry.
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Parents need to support each other in hosting drug free activities and encourage young people to attend drug free events.
AS A PARENT IF A YOUTH INVITED TO AN ACTIVITY OR PARTY
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Call the host parent and introduce yourself.
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Verify with the parent the occasion and location.
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Check that there will be active responsible adult supervision at all times.
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Verify that there will be NO alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, other drugs or violence allowed, served, provided or available at all.
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If the activity seems inappropriate, express your concerns to the parents and to your child; keep your child home and plan or seek another activity, perhaps with the family.
BEING A HOST PARENT
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Encourage "by invitation only" activities.
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Never permit "party crashers"; use a guest list.
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Be a visible, active host. Tell guests who choose to leave the activity they may NOT return. Call the parents of the youth who leaves and inform them so they will know you are no longer supervising their child.
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NEVER allow anyone "under the influence" to leave (MUST be with an adult). Call the parent or police.
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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
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Monday, February 13, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm