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Throwing a Teen Valentine’s Day Party
Teenagers are social creatures by nature. They spend time with friends either talking to them on the telephone, texting them or being with them physically. Teens also like to party so they may suggest throwing a Valentine?s Day party to help them enjoy the holiday.
Before you tell your teen ?No,? think about the benefits of throwing a teen Valentine?s Day party. Consider the following:
* Give your teen a budget for their party and insist they stay within that budget. Not only will this allow them to ?own? the party, they will also learn to spend money wisely. Use solid-colored paper plates, cups and napkins rather than printed ones to save money. Make decorations instead of purchasing them. See how many other ways they can think of to save money. As added incentive, suggest they can keep money left over.
* If you allow your teen to host the party at your house, you can create clear rules for them to follow. Some rules might include remaining in certain rooms of the house, not pairing off, limiting the amount of time for the party, lights must stay on at all times and no drugs or alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
* Hosting the party also allows you to decide how many teens are invited. Your teen may also listen to your suggestions about the guest list. Specify how long guests have to RSVP and hopefully most will respond by the date. It?s always a good idea to have extra provisions for the few that will inevitably not respond.
* Help your teen decide what foods will be served. Ask them to help prepare some of the foods and set up for the party. Heart-shaped cookies, mini pizzas and chips are good choices. You may be able to find Valentine-theme foods if you look for them before the holiday.
* Determine there will be more than one chaperone at the party but promise not to make a nuisance out of yourselves. ?Be around? but don?t stay in the room the entire time of the party. Going through the room every 15 minutes or so during the party will be plenty of time to make yourself known and help keep teens on their best behavior. While you don?t want to hover in the room and make your teen or their guests feel uncomfortable, you will want to check periodically to ensure there is enough food available.
* Decide whether or not you will have an ?open door policy.? If you choose to remain responsible for the teens you may need to insist that they stay until the party is over. This way you can keep track of all guests. This decision will depend completely on your own personal preferences. It?s a good idea to let parents know exactly what the party rules and procedures will entail so there are no surprises.
* Ask your teen if they want to have particular activities at the party. Do they want to have karaoke of current songs? Are there specific games they want to play?
The above are some things to think about if throwing a teen Valentine?s Day party at your home this year. You?ll want support your teen but also have clear-cut rules they need to follow. Your teen will be able to have fun but you?ll be able to have some control over the entire process.
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