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Establish a Child/Parent Prom Night Agreement Parents understand the potential dangers on prom night and can enter into safety agreements with their children to prevent fun nights from becoming tragic. Prom can be one of the most exciting evenings in an adolescent’s life. A gathering with friends that soon may part for different areas of the country or even the world, prom night offers the chance to let loose and have fun before the “real world” beckons. Many parents approach their kids’ prom nights with trepidation. To understand why parents can be so apprehensive about prom night, consider these statistics: · Approximately 300 teens have died in alcohol related car accidents on prom weekends over the past several years. · A survey of teens between the ages of 16 and 19 by AAA found that 41 percent of prom-goers would likely use drugs or alcohol on prom night. · A national survey reported 30 percent of male high school seniors considered it acceptable to force sexual activity on a girl who is intoxicated or high. · By age 18, more than 70 percent of teens have had one drink without adult supervision. When teens drink they tend to binge - consuming at least five drinks on a single occasion. Through open communication, parents and students can work together to make prom night fun and safe. One way to facilitate this is to enter into a prom agreement. Items to include in the agreement can include: · A curfew for returning home. · An outline of expected festivities and when/where a child will be when not at the dance. · A list of emergency contacts programmed into cell phones, including taxi services. · Name of the prom date as well as all friends who will be traveling together. · The limousine company›s name and the driver›s contact information. · Acceptance on the part of the parent that he or she will pick up the student at any time or place if the teen is intoxicated or thinks he or she is in danger. · An open discussion on sexual activity and experience and if intimacy is planned for the evening. Prom night can be an enjoyable experience when students, parents and administrators work together to help ensure a safe, fun evening. FREEDOM&SCOOTER SUPPLY We Support Your Independence With Quality Mobility Equipment! Keep Your Freedom! Do you need help at home? Gulfside offers home services, including palliative care for chronic illnesses and hospice care for life-limiting needs. Call today about an in-home consultation to learn more. 800-561-4883 www.GHPPC.org Now Accepting VA Referrals - We Make House Calls! Mon - Fri 9-5 pm 6421 Gall Blvd. Zephyrhills 813-355-4813 NOW OFFERING SALES & SERVICE ON ALL NEW & USED! • Electric Scooters & Car Lifts • Lift Chairs / Wheelchairs • Portable & Stationary Aluminum Ramps • Residential Elevators & Stair Lifts • 3 & 4 Wheeled Walkers & Rollators • Batteries, Tires & More! 24-Hour Emergency Service! FREE LOCAL DELIVERY & SET-UP W/PURCHASE April 2017 Community Magazine 17


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