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[quote=Anonymous]I had a graduation party for my DD on the very same day. There was no alcohol served. After a while, DH suggested that we (the parents) go for a drive, as we had put all the food and drinks out and the kids were busy socializing. I refused because even if I was not serving alcohol, I wanted the kids to know that I was around. I remember telling DH that I want to make sure all these kids make it back safely home because I don't want to read about them in the newspaper the next morning.

Every so often, I would go around collecting plates, cans etc. replenishing food etc. so I could keep an eye on them. And I made it a point to be there to bid them goodnight as each of them left so that I could gauge that they were not secretly drinking, or high or something else. I was ready to intervene if I felt that they were impaired.

I feel that all HS kids, even the studious ones, are capable of making bad decisions. Even if you do not serve alcohol, they might drink in the car - not because they have a problem, but they are just in high spirits and think that they need to assert their independence. I think parents need to NOT  serve alcohol AS well as tell the kids that they need to take a taxi or uber if they plan to drink. AND always wear a seatbelt.  This should be ingrained in them.

And if they do drink - they should know that your expectation is that they will take a taxi home. Just this.

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