Teens gathering together for parties help to promote socialization, but they can also be places where risky behavior and peer pressure take place.
The Child Mind Institute has put together a list of resources to help youths remain safe while attending parties and avoid making decisions they will regret.
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The institute’s resources include a piece on how young people can navigate their first party and another on how caregivers can talk to teens about the risks of binge drinking or drug use.
The resources also discuss sex and consent as well as why teens with mental health disorders can be more susceptible to developing substance abuse issues - and what can be done to prevent this from happening.
The Child Mind Institute’s resources include: