| Don't be a party to teenage drinking. It's against the law. Call: 1-866-UNDER 21 to report violations. |
 | It is illegal to host or allow teen drinking parties in your home. | |
| It is unhealthy and unacceptable for anyone under age 21 to drink. | |
| It is unsafe and illegal for teens to drink and drive. | |
| Parents can be prosecuted under the law. | |
| Parents can be sued civilly for any damages caused by hosting |
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HOSTING AN ALCOHOLIC PARTY FOR YOUR TEEN? GET THE FACTS:
• It is against the law for parents to supply alcohol to their teen’s friends under any circumstance,
even in their own home.
• You can be prosecuted if you knowingly allow a person under the age of 21 to remain on your
property or in your home while they consume alcoholic beverages.
• You can be sued if anyone under the age of 21 hurts themselves, someone else, or damages
property under the influence of alcohol provided to them by you.
• It is against the law for parents to supply alcohol to their teen’s friends under any circumstance,
even in their own home.
• You can be prosecuted if you knowingly allow a person under the age of 21 to remain on your
property or in your home while they consume alcoholic beverages.
• You can be sued if anyone under the age of 21 hurts themselves, someone else, or damages
property under the influence of alcohol provided to them by you.
| This program was created by Ohio Parents of Drug Free Youth TM This is a trademark and cannot be used or altered in any way without written permission of Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth |
| Printable page Facts for Parents |
| Parents Who Host Lose The Most |
| YOU CAN FACE A FINE OF 1,000 DOLLARS AND/OR A MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF SIX MONTHS IN JAIL! |
UNDERAGE DRINKING; KNOW THE FACTS:
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of parents and teens know parents who host teen parties where
alcohol is supplied.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of teens attended a party where alcohol was served in the past
two months.
Sixty-one percent (61%) of teens believe that it is easy for youth to obtain alcohol.
Every day, 5,400 people under age 16 have their first alcoholic drink.
Children who drink alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to have academic problems, substance
abuse, and delinquent behavior.
Twenty-nine percent (29%) of parents and teens know parents who host teen parties where
alcohol is supplied.
Twenty-five percent (25%) of teens attended a party where alcohol was served in the past
two months.
Sixty-one percent (61%) of teens believe that it is easy for youth to obtain alcohol.
Every day, 5,400 people under age 16 have their first alcoholic drink.
Children who drink alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to have academic problems, substance
abuse, and delinquent behavior.
| ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE DETERRENTS TO DRUG USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IS THEIR PARENTS! |
PLANNING A NON-ALCOHOLIC PARTY FOR YOUR TEEN; HELPFUL HINTS:
Set rules ahead of time:
No alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed.
Once you leave you will not be allowed back.
Have plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Plan activities.
Limit the party to a certain area.
Ex: Backyard, living room, garage.
Secure all forms of alcohol and any other potentially hazardous items some place safe.
If someone does show up with alcohol contact their parents and request the person leave
immediately.
Set rules ahead of time:
No alcohol, drugs or tobacco will be allowed.
Once you leave you will not be allowed back.
Have plenty of food and non-alcoholic drinks.
Plan activities.
Limit the party to a certain area.
Ex: Backyard, living room, garage.
Secure all forms of alcohol and any other potentially hazardous items some place safe.
If someone does show up with alcohol contact their parents and request the person leave
immediately.
| BE PRESENT AT YOUR TEENS' PARTY! |
| REMEMBER! |
