With the Senior Prom tomorrow night I have put together some safety tips for parents and teens.
Tips for Teens on Prom Safety
*Remember: Underage drinking is illegal and you can get arrested
* Discuss plans with your friends ahead of and share that information with your parents/guardians.
* Make sure your phone is fully charged in case of an emergency or need to call for a safe ride home
*Pledge to have a safe prom with your friends.
* Plan what you will say if your friends offer you drugs or alcohol. Example: "No thanks, I would like to remember this night".
*Don't drive if your tiered
*Don't get into a vehicle where anyone has been drinking.
*Don't let your friend drive or get into a vehicle where the operator has been drinking
*Know where you are and where you are going at all times
*Trust your instincts- if you feel uncomfortable or endangered, leave and call for help.
*Do not accept any drinks from anyone.
* If you leave your drink, discard it and get a new one.
Tips for Parents on Prom Safety
*Discuss the school's code of conduct before the prom with your child
* Know who your child is attending the prom with and events for pre/post prom plans
*Discuss the dangers of drinking and driving along with that underage drinking can lead to arrest.
* Discuss travel plans
For more tips feel free to check out the SADD for more information
http://www.sadd.org/promplan.htm
