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So tell us, why exactly wouldn't you take PP's approach? I'm "Are you sure you can tell?" above, although not a scenario poster, and I'm not sure what you read into my post or other posts that makes you think we're over the top -- especially since you seem to agree with us about not hosting such a party in your house. Yes it's true, as you say, that my kid might easily get drugs or alcohol at school. Or my kids might go without my knowledge to the alcohol party at PP's house. I understand that I can't control much of this, and I think other PP's do, too.  But here are my personal reasons for not wanting to have this party at my house: (1) some of the scenarios above are low probability, but not zero probability; (2) we would seem to be condoning it.

FWIW, we serve a glass of wine to our teenagers at big family dinners. When DC got accepted ED we offered champagne to a few of DC's friends after clearing it with their families. But hosting a teen alcohol party takes this to a whole new level of condoning things and risk-taking, IMO.

So why don't you give us your specific reasons for not wanting to host a teen alcohol party in your house? [/quote]

OK.  To me it sounds like they are creating a social life that is too alcohol-centered.  My DC, for example, doesn't like to drink (has tried) and doesn't like the drinking crowd and therefore would feel awkward at such a gathering.  I get that the parents are trying to keep things safe and thats the most important thing.  Thats why I'm not buying these crazy scenarios.  It seems like safety is the one thing they are taking care of.  But it still sounds like the whole point of these gatherings is to drink and I don't think thats the best approach.  I prefer your approach of allowing some wine at family gatherings.

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